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The Tanch surname comes form the Old French word "tenche," which was a type of freshwater fish; as such it is thought to have evolved from a nickname. 1

Early Origins of the Tanch family

The surname Tanch was first found in Lincolnshire where the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 first list the name as John Tenche. 2

Early History of the Tanch family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tanch research. Another 142 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1550, 1599, 1600, 1618, 1621, 1628, 1640, 1670, 1675, 1690, 1712 and 1715 are included under the topic Early Tanch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Tanch Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Tench, Tenche, Tenches, Tenge, Tange, Tanch and others.

Early Notables of the Tanch family

Distinguished members of the family include Henry Teonge (1621-1690), English chaplain in the Navy and diarist, a native of Wolverton, Warwickshire, son of George Teonge. "Previous to 1670 he was rector of Alcester. On 7 June 1670 he was...
Another 38 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Tanch Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Ireland Migration of the Tanch family to Ireland

Some of the Tanch family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

United States Tanch migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Tanch Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • John Tanch, who settled in Maryland in 1775
  1. Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
  2. Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
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