TRAPP

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Trapp

Trapp is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English word 'trepp', meaning "to climb" or "to ascend". The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who lived near a hill or a steep incline.

The Trapp family name has been recorded in various regions across the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in areas such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and London. The surname may have evolved through different spellings over the centuries, including Trappe and Trap.

Individuals with the surname Trapp have been known to excel in a variety of professions, ranging from farming and trades to arts and literature. Notable bearers of the name include fictional character Captain Georg von Trapp from 'The Sound of Music', a role famously portrayed by Christopher Plummer in the film adaptation.

The Trapp surname continues to be present in contemporary British society, reflecting a lineage of diverse backgrounds and accomplishments.

There are approximately 447 people named Trapp in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Trapp.

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
Anthony
Antony
Charles
Chris
Christopher
David
George
James
John
Ken
Nigel
Peter
Robert

Female

Ann
Christine
Deborah
Elizabeth
Helen
Jennifer
Joanna
Laura
Melanie
Sarah
Sophia
Susan
Tina

Similar and related surnames

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