Trapp - Last Names

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Trapp

/træp/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Gatekeeper or one who lives by a trap or enclosure

Represents vigilance, protection, and boundary-keeping; symbolizes someone who controls access or stands guard at thresholds.

Symbolism

Embodies security, resilience, and structural integrity; evokes imagery of gates, thresholds, and controlled passage between spaces.

Etymology: Derived from Middle High German 'trappe', meaning 'step', 'stair', or 'trap', often referring to a gated passageway or enclosed yard. It was used as a topographic name for someone living near such a structure or as an occupational name for a gatekeeper.

Style & Origin

Cultural Background

Originating in German-speaking Europe, Trapp is an occupational or topographic surname historically

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