Taber

Taber Meaning & Origin

About Taber
The surname Taber is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "tabard," which referred to a sleeveless outer garment worn by knights. As a surname, Taber could have been a nickname for someone who wore or made tabards, or it could have been an occupational name for a tailor or a maker of tabards. Another possibility is that Taber could have been a locational surname, derived from a place name such as Tabor in Devon or Tabor in Cornwall. Overall, the meaning of the surname Taber is likely to be associated with the garment or a place name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Taber is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Taber: 7,788
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,550
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.64

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Taber based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Taber is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TPR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T0106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T EY1 B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈteΙͺbΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Taber in Braille

Here's how to represent Taber in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Taber in braille

How to sign the name Taber using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Taber using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Taber in sign language

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