Tabbe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Tabbe

What does the name Tabbe mean?

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

Early Origins of the Tabbe family

The surname Tabbe 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 Tabbe family

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

Tabbe Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Tabbe are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Tabbe include: Tapp, Tapps, Tabb, Tabbs and others.

Early Notables of the Tabbe family

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Migration of the Tabbe family

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Tabbe or a variant listed above: 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 Tabbe 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)