About Tappendorf
The surname Tappendorf is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "tappen," meaning to touch or tap, and "dorf," meaning village. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Tappendorf can be interpreted as "the village of touch" or "the village of tapping." It is likely that the name originally referred to a person who lived in or was associated with a village known for its tapping or touching activities, such as tapping trees for sap or engaging in some form of manual labor.
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