Taylor Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Taylor mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Taylor name
Taylor comes from the Anglo-Norman French taillour, "cutter", the craftsman who cut and sewed cloth. Tailors worked in every market town, so the name arose all over medieval England. It is one of the most common surnames in England and the United States.
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This overview covers the Taylor name in England. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Australia and Canada; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Taylor name FAQ
What does the Taylor name mean?
Tailor. Common variants include Tailor, Tayler, Taylour.
Where does the Taylor surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Taylor coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Taylor crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Taylor coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; US Census Bureau 2010; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).