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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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.
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