Tainsh

Tainsh is a Scottish and Northern Irish surname of uncertain origin and meaning. The name is thought to have Celtic roots, possibly derived from the Gaelic word "tain" which means "puddle" or "pool".

The surname Tainsh is most commonly found in Scotland, especially in the regions of Angus and Dundee. Over time, some bearers of the surname have migrated to Northern Ireland and other parts of the United Kingdom.

Notable individuals with the surname Tainsh include [mention any notable individuals if any information is available].

The origins and history of the Tainsh surname remain obscure, but it stands as a distinctive part of the British Isles' rich tapestry of surnames.

There are approximately 223 people named Tainsh in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Tainsh.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alastair
  • Bryan
  • David
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Jonathan
  • Kevin
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Steven
  • Stewart
  • William

Female

  • Cassandra
  • Eileen
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Jacqueline
  • Julie
  • Kathleen
  • Laura
  • Margaret
  • Nadine

Similar and related surnames

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