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Taylor is a surname of English origin. It is believed to have developed in England after the Norman invasion. Possibly coming from the Norman occupational surname in France. derived from the Old French tailleur ("cutter"), which derived from the Catalan Tauler meaning cutting board, or the Galician Tello meaning tile. The first historical evidence of the surname dates to the County of Somerset, South West England in 1182. "Taylor" is the fourth-most common surname in United Kingdom, fifth-most common in England, the 11th-most common in Scotland and the 22nd-most common in Wales. It is also common in other English-speaking countries, but has a low incidence in Ireland, where it is mostly concentrated in the North. It is often considered the anglicized form of the German surname Schneider.
Taylor is a surname of English origin. It is believed to have developed in England after the Norman
A girl name with 2 syllables. Currently considered rare.
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The name Taylor originated as an occupational surname in England, derived from the Old French word 'tailleur,' meaning 'tailor.' It signifies someone who sews or makes clothes. The name became widespread following the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, as many Norman French occupational terms were adopted into English.
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