About Trapps
The surname Trapps is of German origin and is derived from the word "Trapp," which means "staircase" or "steps" in German. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a stair builder or a person who lived near a staircase or steps. The name Trapps may also have been used as a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent staircase-like feature in the landscape.
The surname Trapps is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Trapps 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 Trapps is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Trapps in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Trapps using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.