Taine is used as a family name or surname in many languages. It is 5 characters long in length.

Family Name / Last Name: Taine
No. of characters: 5
Origin: Unknown
Meaning: Name focused in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, where we also find the Taisnes form. The dictionary MT Morlet this name relates to badger (Old French Taisson), which is not illogical, since the place name Taisnières (= place where there are many badgers) is quite widespread in this region. Given the reputation of the badger, it would be an unflattering nickname. Note however that a Belgian philologist, Jules Herbillon thought the s Taisne was not etymological, and that it was a place name corresponding to the word Ardennes Tene (= hill, mound).

How popular is Taine?

Taine is ranked 305457 on our list.

Taine is a very rare surname, few people in France have the family name and might be arised from France. Around 970 people have been found who wears Taine as their family name. Taine is used widely across the globe. More detailed information can be found below:
RankCountryCount
Countries with very very low frequency i.e., 1 - 10:
720,003 Russia4
52,939 United Arab Emirates2
65,594 Belgium2
118,441 Germany2
26,123 Malaysia2
29,774 Venezuela1
134,667 Zimbabwe1
13,606 Senegal1
2,724 New Caledonia1
15,705 Cameroon1
38,063 Mauritania1
29,046 Japan1
448,262 Canada1
31,207 Ireland1
28,365 Kenya1
Countries with very low frequency i.e., 10 - 50:
17,064 New Zealand31
520,085 United States23
75,259 Australia22
155,219 England16
Countries with hundreds of Taine:
17,473 France551
52,914 Brazil191
73,983 Indonesia114
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Comments

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Aurelio Mock
tain is a surname that is prevalent in the Ardennes from the old french taisse, it means a badger den.

Taine Namesakes

  • Cadia Taine, Actor

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