Tapps

Tapps Meaning & Origin

About Tapps
The surname Tapps 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 a tavern or an inn. Over time, the surname Tapps may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was known for their skill in tapping or drawing beer or other beverages.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tapps: 124
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 135,593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TP
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T012
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AE1 P S
🌐 IPA
/tapps*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tapps in Braille

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

The name Tapps in braille

How to sign the name Tapps using Sign Language

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

The name Tapps in sign language

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