Namesakes
Fictional Characters from Television:
4 characters
Michelle Tanner 1987 Full House 
Danny Tanner 1987; 2016 Full House; Fuller House
D. J. Tanner 1987; 2016 Full House; Fuller House
Stephanie Tanner 1987; 2016 Full House; Fuller House
Finnish Presidents and Prime Ministers:
1 prime minister
(prime minister) Väinö Tanner 1926-1927
Notable Actors and Entertainers:
2 actors
William Desmond Taylor (a.k.a. Tanner) 1872-1922
Antwon Tanner 1975-
Notable Filmmakers:
1 director
William Desmond Taylor (a.k.a. Tanner) 1872-1922
Olympic Medalists:
1 silver, 1 silver/bronze
(silver) Iris Tanner 1924; 1928 swimming - 4x100 m freestyle relay
(silver/bronze) Elaine Tanner 1968 swimming - 100 m backstroke; swimming - 200 m backstroke; swimming - 4x100 m freestyle relay