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Tanner name meaning
First Name
95k
in the U.S.
since 1880
95k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
49k
in the U.S.
in 2010
49k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Tanner mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Tanner
User Submitted Origins
English
53%
American
43%
Dutch
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from New York, U.S. says the name Tanner means "Pretty sure it means something like Leather worker".
- According to a user from Utah, U.S., the name Tanner means "A leather worker".
- A submission from Oklahoma, U.S. says the name Tanner means "One who tans hides".
- A submission from Australia says the name Tanner means "Old English coin. Awesome".
- A user from Arkansas, U.S. says the name Tanner is of American origin and means "Tanner of hides".
- A submission from Pennsylvania, U.S. says the name Tanner means "Awesome" and is of English origin.
- A user from Ireland says the name Tanner is of Finnish origin and means "The ground, hard natural platform".
- A submission from Tennessee, U.S. says the name Tanner means "Prince, strong, brave" and is of Dutch origin.
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Tan"ner
One whose occupation is to tan hides, or convert them into leather by the use of tan.
noun Tan"ner
A sixpence.
Etymology: Etym. uncertain
Other Dictionary Sources
- A craftsman who tans skins and hides
- A small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
Wiktionary
- An occupational surname for a tanner.
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
Tanner was also found in the following language(s): Finnish
Notable Persons Named Tanner
Notable Persons Named Tanner
Elle King
Elle King is a country, soul, rock, and blues musician. She plays Vocals, guitar, and banjo. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1998 to present. Elle was given the name Tanner Elle Schneider on July 3rd, 1989 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Tanner Mayes
Tanner was born on May 31st, 1989 in Adrian, Michigan, U.S.
Tanner Foust
Tanner Foust is a tv show host, stunt car driver, professional drift car driver, and professional rally car driver. Tanner was born on June 13th, 1973 in Los Angeles, California. Tanner is also known as Tiny Dancer (Given on Top Gear).
Getter
Getter is a dubstep record producer and disc jockey. They were most active from 2010 to present. Getter was given the name Tanner Petulla on April 14th, 1993.
Tanner Mangum
Tanner Mangum is a football player. Tanner was born on September 8th, 1993 in Eagle, Idaho.
Tanner Glass
Tanner Glass is a hockey player for the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League. He was most active from 2007 to present. Tanner was born on November 29th, 1983 in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Tanner
Notable Persons With the Last Name Tanner
Henry Ossawa Tanner
Henry Ossawa Tanner was an artist in the fields of painting and drawing. Henry was born Henry Ossawa Tanner on June 21st, 1859 in Pittsburgh. He passed away on May 25th, 1937.
Michelle Tanner
Bill Tanner
Bill Tanner is a chief of staff.
Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner was a martial artist. Evan was born on February 11th, 1971 in Amarillo, Texas. He died on September 5th, 2008.
Marion Marshall
Marion Marshall is an actress and actor. She was most active from 1947 to 1947. Marion was given the name Marion Tanner on June 8th, 1929 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Libby Tanner
She has had major accomplishments since 1985. Libby was given the name Elizabeth Mary Tanner on February 25th, 1970.
- Roscoe TannerTennis Player
- Saint Simon the TannerSaint
- Mrs. Patrick CampbellActress
- Alain TannerFilm Director
- Lindsay TannerMember of the Australian Parliament for Melbourne
- John TannerMember of TheTennessee House of Representatives
- Ray TannerCollege Coach
- Gid TannerCountry Music
- James TannerChef
- Scott Tanner
- Joseph Richard "Joe" TannerInstructor
- Väinö TannerPrime Minister of Finland
- Jerome Tanner
- John Riley TannerGovernor of Illinois
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Tanner | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 82.75% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 10.94% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.14% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.21% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.32% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Tanner
People with the last name Tanner are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Tanner
| #709 | Popular Surnames |
| #168 | Last Name First Names |
| #77 | Unique Boy Names |
| #11 | Boy Names Unique to the Plains |
| #2 | Boy Names Unique to the Rockies |