Tapp

Tapp Meaning & Origin

About Tapp
The surname Tapp is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "tæppa," meaning "tap" or "faucet." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a tapster or a person who operated a tap or faucet, particularly in relation to beer or ale. Over time, the surname Tapp has evolved and may also have other possible origins or variations in different regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tapp: 6,186
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,619
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TP
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AE1 P
🌐 IPA
/tæp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tapp in Braille

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

The name Tapp in braille

How to sign the name Tapp using Sign Language

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

The name Tapp in sign language

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