Taap History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Taap

What does the name Taap mean?

There are two possible origins of the name Taap: having derived from the Anglo-Saxon personal name Tæppa 1; or from the Dutch, Tappe; a personal name. 2

Early Origins of the Taap family

The surname Taap was first found in Dorset, England where one of the earliest records of the name was John and Roger Tappe who was registered there in the Pipe Rolls of 1194. 3

Early History of the Taap family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Taap research. Another 68 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1214, 1247, 1596 and 1615 are included under the topic Early Taap History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Taap Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Taap has been spelled many different ways, including Tapp, Tapps, Tabb, Tabbs and others.

Early Notables of the Taap family

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Migration of the Taap family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Taaps to arrive in North America: Thomas Tapp settled in Virginia in 1643; Benjamin Tapp of Portugal Cove, married at St. John's Newfoundland in 1781; Anthony and Ann Tapp settled in Maryland in 1774. W.J. Tabb was living in Montreal, Quebec in 1886..

The Taap Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Be just and fear not

Sources +

Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
Barber, Henry, British Family Names London: Elliot Stock, 62 Paternoster Row, 1894. Print.
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)