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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The surname Tarr is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Tarr in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.