About Tarbox
The surname Tarbox is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "tær," meaning "tar," and "boc," meaning "box." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the production or trade of tar, which was commonly used for waterproofing ships and other wooden structures. The surname Tarbox therefore signifies a person who worked with or sold tar.
The surname Tarbox is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tarbox 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 Tarbox in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tarbox using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.