Given name & surname

Tappan

“top of the rock”·“from the top of the cliff”

Tappan is a variant of Tappen. Interpretations include “top of the rock” (Welsh) and “from the top of the cliff” (Welsh). These may reflect different naming traditions.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Tappan is a variant of Tappen. Interpretations include “top of the rock” (Welsh) and “from the top of the cliff” (Welsh). These may reflect different naming traditions.

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Where it comes from

Tappan is a variant of Tappen. An origin associated with Tappen is Welsh.

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Tappan’s family of names

Tappan has a related form in Tappen.

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