About Trapp
The surname Trapp is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a steep or precipitous slope, derived from the Middle High German word "trappe" meaning "trap" or "precipice." Alternatively, it could be a habitational name for someone from any of the various places named Trapp, which are derived from the Old High German word "trappa" meaning "step" or "stair." Lastly, it could also be a nickname for a stubborn or obstinate person, derived from the Middle Low German word "trapp" meaning "stubborn" or "obstinate."
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Trapp 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 Trapp in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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