Taper

Taper Meaning & Origin

About Taper
The surname Taper is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "tapere," meaning a candlestick or a tapering candle. It is believed to have been a occupational name for someone who made or sold candles. The name Taper may also have been given to someone who was tall and thin, resembling the shape of a tapering candle. Overall, the surname Taper is associated with the candle-making trade or a physical description of a person.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Taper: 416
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,275
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Taper in Braille

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

The name Taper in braille

How to sign the name Taper using Sign Language

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

The name Taper in sign language

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