Trapp

Trapp is a surname of Germanic origin that appears in Germany, Austria, and among descendants of emigrants in North America and other regions. Historical records show variable spellings, and the name is found without prefixes in some languages. The precise etymology is not definitively established, but Trapp is generally treated as a family name rather than a given name.

In addition to its use as a surname, Trapp occurs as a toponym in various localities, reflecting either personal names of founders or geographic features. The geographic distribution of places named Trapp tracks patterns of Germanic settlement and migration.

Notable bearers of the surname Trapp span a range of fields, including science, business, and the arts. The best-known related form is von Trapp, associated with the Trapp Family Singers and popularized in the musical and film The Sound of Music.