TheNameDBTennison
PatronymicMeaning
Son of Tenni or Tenny; a patronymic derived from a personal name.
Etymology
Formed from a personal name (possibly Tenni or a variant of Dennis) combined with the suffix '-son' indicating descent. The name reflects English patronymic naming traditions.
About the Tennison Surname
An English patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Tenni or similar. The name follows standard English naming conventions for family lineage.
Distribution
Found in England and English-speaking countries, with particular concentration in certain regions.
Notable Bearers
Limited widely documented bearers