The meaning/origin of the name Tapscott

The Last Name of TAPSCOTT was a variant of the name Tapper and was an occupational name 'the tapper' one who tapped the barrell, an Inkeeper. Occupational last names primarily denoted the actual occupation followed by the individual. At what period they became hereditary is a difficult problem. Many of the occupation names were descriptive and could be varied. In the Middle Ages, at least among the Christian population, people did not usually pursue uniqueized occupations exclusively to the extent that we do today, and they would, in fact, turn their hand to any form of work that needed to be done, particularly in a large house or mansion, or on farms and smallholdings. In early documents, last names frequently refer to the actual holder of an office, whether the church or state. A north of England name, which was extrapolated from the Old English TOEPPA. Early records of the name mention John le Tapscote, County Cambridge in 1273. Richard Tappscot, registered at Oxford Univeristy in 1614. Thomas Tapper (aged 18) embarked to America on the 'St. Christopher' in 1635. (List of Emigrants). William Tapper married Phebe Davies at St. George's Chapel, Mayfair, London in 1750. The names introduced into Britain by the Normans during and in the wake of the Invasion of 1066, are nearly all territorial in origin. The followers of William the Conqueror were a pretty mixed lot, and while some of them brought the names of their castles and villages in Normandy with them, many were adventurers of different nationalities attached to William's standard by the hope of plunder, and possessing no family or territorial names of their own. Those of them who acquired lands in England were called by their manors, while others took the name of the offices they held or the military titles given to them, and sometimes, a younger son of a Norman landowner, on receiving a grant of land in his new home dropped his paternal name and adopted that of his newly acquired property. The Norman Conquest of 1066 revolutionized our personal nomenclature. The Old English name system was little by little broken up and Old English names became less common, and were replaced by new names from the continent.

SUPPORT ME IN FINDING A CURE FOR CROHN'S DISEASE!

I am embarking on a fantastic journey and I need your help! I will be walk the 13.1 mile race at the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon on Sunday, November 16, 2014, to raise funds and awareness for research leading to improved treatment options and a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Over 1.4 million Americans have Crohn's and colitis, commonly referred to as Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD. Many more suffer in silence due to potential embarrassment and alienation. Crohn's disease and colitis may occur in people of all ages, but it is primarily a disease of adolescents and young adults, affecting mainly those between 15 and 35.

I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease at the age of 26, after years poking, prodding and testing. My journey to find a way to cope with the pain and various symptoms /aliments associated the Crohn's Disease has been a trying one. Since being diagnosed I have been a advocate of spreading awareness of Crohn's Disease and doing all I can to help find a cure that will help me and others like me.

Together, we can make a difference! As a member of Team Challenge, I have a coach, a training program, and teammates to support me. I have committed to a tough training schedule, and I've committed to raise $5,000 in donations for The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. I am motivated! I am committed! I will do it!

Please help support me by visiting my webpage at www.active.com/donate/lasvegasDC14/KiasJourney to donate or mail your donations directly to me at 2900 Saint Clair Drive, #509, Temple Hills, MD 20748 (Made out to CCFA). A minimum of 83 cents per dollar raised by the CCFA goes directly to research and patient support, and your contribution is 100% tax deductible. If your employer matches charitable contributions, please include matching forms with your donation. Of course, your good wishes and positive vibes to sustain me in my training and as I cross the finish line will also be graciously accepted.

Feel free to contact me if you need help making a donation or if you just want to make sure I am pounding the pavement (literally). I could use the encouragement! I am trying to reach my fundraising goal by October 31, 2014 but will continue to take donations up to and even the after the race if I haven't met my goal. I can't thank you enough in advance for supporting this cause!

With my sincere thanks,
Kia
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