Tape

Tape Meaning & Origin

About Tape
The surname Tape is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "tæppe," meaning a covering or a carpet. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who made or sold carpets or rugs. The name Tape may also have been used to describe someone who lived near a place where carpets were made or sold. Over time, the surname Tape has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tape: 349
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58182
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tape 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 Tape is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TP
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T EY1 P
🌐 IPA
/teɪp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tape in Braille

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

The name Tape in braille

How to sign the name Tape using Sign Language

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

The name Tape in sign language

Numerology