Andres Tan

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Andres Tan — English
51K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Andres Tan is a name that combines English origins. The first name Andres is a masculine given name of English origin. Andres or Andrés is a male given name. It can also be a surname. It is derived from the name Andreas. Given name Andres Allan (1965–1988), Estonian poet Andres Alver (born 1953), Estonian architect Andres Ammas (1962–2018), Estonian politician Andres Anvelt (born 1969), Estonian politician Andrés Borregales (born 2002), Venezuelan-American football player Andres Ehin (1940–2011), Estonian writer, editor, poet and translator Andres Gerber (born 1973), Swiss football player Andres Heinapuu (born 1954), Estonian bibliographer and politician Andres Herkel (born 1962), Estonian politician Andres Il. The surname Tan: Tan is a common Chinese surname 譚. It is the 56th most commonly borne surname in China. Origin Two origins have been suggested for the Tan surname: The surname came from the ancient State of Tan which was located in the western part of what is now Shandong Province. During the Spring and Autumn period, this state was conquered by the neighbouring State of Qi. The court changed their surname to Tan in remembrance of their defeated homeland, and later prospered in Hunan Province. Andres is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 51K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Andres reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Andres

English

Andres or Andrés is a male given name. It can also be a surname. It is derived from the name Andreas. Given name Andres Allan (1965–1988), Estonian poet Andres Alver (born 1953), Estonian architect Andres Ammas (1962–2018), Estonian politician Andres Anvelt (born 1969), Estonian politician Andrés Borregales (born 2002), Venezuelan-American football player Andres Ehin (1940–2011), Estonian writer, editor, poet and translator Andres Gerber (born 1973), Swiss football player Andres Heinapuu (born 1954), Estonian bibliographer and politician Andres Herkel (born 1962), Estonian politician Andres Il.

Surname: Tan

Vietnamese

Tan is a common Chinese surname 譚. It is the 56th most commonly borne surname in China. Origin Two origins have been suggested for the Tan surname: The surname came from the ancient State of Tan which was located in the western part of what is now Shandong Province. During the Spring and Autumn period, this state was conquered by the neighbouring State of Qi. The court changed their surname to Tan in remembrance of their defeated homeland, and later prospered in Hunan Province.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Andres is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Andres by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Andres Tan

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Andres Tan:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Andres?
The first name Andres originates from English. Andres or Andrés is a male given name. It can also be a surname. It is derived from the name Andreas. Given name Andres Allan (1965–1988), Estonian poet Andres Alver (born 1953), Estonian architect Andres Ammas (1962–2018), Estonian politician Andres Anvelt (born 1969), Estonian politician Andrés Borregales (born 2002), Venezuelan-American football player Andres Ehin (1940–2011), Estonian writer, editor, poet and translator Andres Gerber (born 1973), Swiss football player Andres Heinapuu (born 1954), Estonian bibliographer and politician Andres Herkel (born 1962), Estonian politician Andres Il.
When was Andres most popular?
The name Andres reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Tan?
The surname Tan originates from Vietnamese. Tan is a common Chinese surname 譚. It is the 56th most commonly borne surname in China. Origin Two origins have been suggested for the Tan surname: The surname came from the ancient State of Tan which was located in the western part of what is now Shandong Province. During the Spring and Autumn period, this state was conquered by the neighbouring State of Qi. The court changed their surname to Tan in remembrance of their defeated homeland, and later prospered in Hunan Province.
What are the origins of the name Andres Tan?
The name Andres Tan combines two different traditions: the first name Andres has English roots, while the surname Tan originates from Vietnamese.
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