About Taft
The surname Taft is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "tæppa" or "tæppere," meaning "tapster" or "barman." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a tapster or innkeeper, responsible for drawing and serving ale or beer. Over time, the surname Taft has evolved and is now associated with various individuals and families around the world.
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The surname Taft is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Taft 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 Taft is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Taft in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Taft using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.