TAPP
Tapp
Tapp is a surname of English origin that can be traced back to the medieval period in Britain. The name is derived from the Old English word "taeppe," which means tap or stopper, and was likely used as an occupational surname for someone involved in the brewing or carpentry trades.
History and Distribution
The Tapp surname has been recorded in various regions of England, with concentrations in counties such as Cornwall, Devon, and Kent. Throughout history, individuals with the surname Tapp have been found in a variety of occupations and social classes, including farmers, merchants, and craftsmen.
Notable Individuals
John Tapp (1831-1906): A prominent Victorian-era engineer known for his contributions to the development of steam-powered machinery.
Lucy Tapp (1910-1998): A renowned British novelist whose works often explored themes of social justice and equality.
Variants
Variants of the Tapp surname include Tappe, Tap, and Tapps. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved depending on regional dialects and pronunciation.
References
- P. H. Reaney, A Dictionary of English Surnames, 3rd ed. (1997).
- R. McKinley, The Surnames of Cornwall, (2007).
- G. Redmonds, Surnames and Genealogy: A New Approach, (2002).
The Tapp surname remains part of the rich tapestry of British surnames and continues to carry a sense of heritage and tradition for those who bear it.
There are approximately 2,048 people named Tapp in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,133rd most common surname in Britain. Around 31 in a million people in Britain are named Tapp.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- Jason
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Richard
Female
- Angela
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Isabel
- Karen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Rosalind
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Tabb
- Tappe
- Tap
- Tape
- Tappa
- Tappis
- Tapie
- Tapia
- Tapio
- Taipe
- Tapa
- Tapi
- Dap
- Dapaa
- Dape
- Dapp
- Dappa
- Dauppe
- Deep
- Deepa
- Dep
- Depa
- Depee
- Depo
- Depoe
- Depp
- Deppa
- Deppe
- Deppie
- Diep
- Dieppa
- Dieppe
- Diop
- Dip
- Dipa
- Dipe
- Dipo
- Dipp
- Dippe
- Dippie
- Dipu
- Doop
- Dop
- Dopo
- Dopp
- Doupe
- Dupe
- Dupee
- Dupie
- Dupp
- Duppa
- Tapai
- Tapey
- Tapps
- Tappy
- Tapu
- Teape
- Teapo
- Teep
- Teepe
- Tep
- Tepe
- Tepp
- Tip
- Tipa
- Tipe
- Tipi
- Tipp
- Tippe
- Tippie
- Tipu
- Toop
- Toope
- Top
- Topa
- Tope
- Topi
- Topia
- Topp
- Toppo
- Toupe
- Tup
- Tupa
- Tupaea
- Tupe
- Tupou
- Tupp
- Type
- Tappas
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.