Does anyone know where the last name Trapp originated from?

Answer 1

Here is a link to a lot of information related to the surname Trapp:

http://www.geocities.com/lgtrapp/trappsrc.htm

Answer 2

Origin Displayed: German

From the historical and enchanting region of Austria emerged a multitude of noble families, including the distinguished Trapp family. Originally, the Austrian people were known only by a single name. The process by which hereditary surnames were adopted in Austria is extremely interesting. Surnames evolved during the Middle Ages when people began to assume an extra name to avoid confusion and to further identify themselves. Often they adopted names that were derived from nicknames. Nickname surnames were derived from an eke-name, or added name. They usually reflected the physical characteristics or attributes of the first person that used the name. The name Trapp is a nickname type of surname for an impish troublemaker having derived from the German word trappe, meaning rogue.

Spelling variations include: Trapp, Trap, Trappe, Trapper, Traper, Trappl and many more.
First found in the Austrian province of Styria, moving later to Tyrol, where the name became noted for its many branches with the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied and enrolled by the princes of the region.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Joseph Trapp, who settled in Philadelphia in 1859; and Heinrich Trappe, who settled in Texas in 1843.

Answer 3

Little Trapp's originated in the back of the van (Van Trapp-Sound of Music) lol I made a joke. I believe it is Austrian.

Answer 4

Well, the Von Trapps are from Austria - The Sound of Music

Answer 5

I believe it's Austrian..