Submitted NameRevisions Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage Scots, English Pronounced Pron. THAYN [key] Other Forms FormsThane Edit Status Status [show contributorshide contributors] Added 6/25/2018 by Nifty_Name_Nerd Edited 11/12/2021 by Felie Meaning & History Occupational surname meaning a nobleman who served as an attendant to royals or who was awarded land by a king.