TheNameDBTavenner
OccupationalMeaning
A keeper or operator of a tavern.
Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'taverne' (tavern) with the occupational suffix '-er' (one who). The name directly indicates an occupational role in medieval England.
About the Tavenner Surname
An occupational surname for someone who kept or operated a tavern. The name reflects the importance of alehouses and taverns in medieval English communities.
Distribution
Found in England and English-speaking countries, particularly in areas with historical tavern culture.
Notable Bearers
Unknown