Tarr

Tarr Meaning & Origin

About Tarr
The surname Tarr is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "tær," meaning "tar," which refers to a black, sticky substance. As a surname, Tarr could have been a nickname for someone who worked with tar or had a dark complexion. Alternatively, it could have been a locational surname for someone who lived near a place named Tarr or Tarrs. The surname Tarr is relatively rare and can be found in various English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tarr: 7,021
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,006
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.38

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TR
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AA1 R
🌐 IPA
/tɑr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tarr in Braille

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

The name Tarr in braille

How to sign the name Tarr using Sign Language

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

The name Tarr in sign language

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