About Tappenden
The surname Tappenden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "tæppa" meaning "tap" or "faucet" and "denu" meaning "valley." Therefore, the name Tappenden is believed to have originated as a topographic surname for someone who lived in or near a valley with a tap or faucet, possibly referring to a location near a water source or a place associated with the tapping of trees for sap or the brewing of beer.
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The surname Tappenden is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tappenden based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Tappenden in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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