About Zappe
The surname Zappe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zapfen," meaning "to tap" or "to plug." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a tapster or a barrel maker. The name may also have been used to denote someone who lived near a tavern or a place where beer was brewed. Overall, the surname Zappe is associated with the brewing industry and is indicative of a person's ancestral connection to this trade.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zappe 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 Zappe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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