Tawney
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Name — An English surname, a variant of "Tawny," originally describing someone with a tan or brownish complexion.
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Etymology
A habitational surname of Norman origin, taken from the villages of Saint-Aubin-du-Thenney and Saint-Jean-du-Thenney, both in Normandy.
Full origin of Tawney →Frequently asked questions
What does “Tawney” mean?
The word “Tawney” means an English surname, a variant of "Tawny," originally describing someone with a tan or brownish complexion.
How do you pronounce “Tawney”?
“Tawney” is pronounced TAW-nee (/ˈtɔː.ni/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tawney” in a sentence?
Here is “Tawney” used in a sentence: “R. H. Tawney was a noted economic historian.”
What part of speech is “Tawney”?
“Tawney” is a name.
