About Taapken
The surname Taapken is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Tappo," which is a diminutive form of the given name Dietrich. The name Dietrich itself is composed of the elements "diot," meaning "people," and "ric," meaning "ruler" or "king." Therefore, the surname Taapken can be interpreted to mean "son of Tappo" or "descendant of Tappo," indicating a familial connection to someone named Tappo or Dietrich.
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