Taphorn

Taphorn Meaning & Origin

About Taphorn
The surname Taphorn is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "tap," meaning "tap" or "faucet," and "horn," meaning "horn." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with or made taps or faucets. The name Taphorn may have been given to individuals who were skilled in the production or repair of these items, or who lived near a place associated with taps or horns.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Taphorn: 309
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64388
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TFRN
🗽 NYSIIS
TAFFA
🔊 Soundex
T01065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AE1 P HH ER0 N
🌐 IPA
/taphorn*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T165

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Taphorn in Braille

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

The name Taphorn in braille

How to sign the name Taphorn using Sign Language

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

The name Taphorn in sign language

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