Talsma

Talsma is a Dutch surname. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the personal name "Tale," a short form of a given name such as "Albert" or "Adelbert," combined with the possessive suffix "-sma," common in Friesland, Netherlands. The "-sma" suffix typically indicates "son of" or "descendant of." Therefore, Talsma means "son of Tale" or "descendant of Tale." The surname is predominantly found in the Netherlands, particularly in the Frisian region. Variations of the name may exist due to regional dialects and orthographic differences over time. Individuals with the surname Talsma have emigrated to various countries, including the United States and Canada.