About Tap
The surname Tap is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a tap or a water source, derived from the Old English word "tæppa." Alternatively, it could be a metonymic occupational name for a tapster or a person who operated a tap, drawing and serving drinks from a barrel. The surname Tap may also have originated as a nickname for someone with a lively or energetic personality, derived from the Middle English word "tappe," meaning "a lively person."
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The surname Tap is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tap 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 Tap is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tap in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tap using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.