Tennfjord is a Norwegian surname of locative origin, originally denoting a person from the village of Tennfjord in Haram Municipality, Møre og Romsdal county, Norway.
The village of Tennfjord is situated at the end of the Grytafjorden, just south of the villages of Eidsvik and Vatne. It lies a short distance north of the village of Skodje, with the Skodje Bridge located approximately 6 kilometers to the south. The Tennfjord area is home to more than 900 residents and has its own male voice choir, Tennfjord Mannskor.
Etymology
The name Tennfjord is a compound of the Old Norse elements "tenn" (tooth, possibly referring to a sharp ridge) and "fjǫrðr" (fjord). The surname thus refers to the geographical feature upon which the village sits. As a habitational surname, it was likely adopted by families who migrated from this region.
Notable Bearers
- Peder Tennfjord (born 1882), a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.
Cultural Significance
The singing tradition of Tennfjord is represented by Tennfjord Mannskor, a male voice choir that continues local cultural practices.
- Meaning: Originally denoted a person from Tennfjord, Norway
- Origin: Norwegian
- Type: Locative surname
- Usage regions: Norway
Sources: Wikipedia — Tennfjord