Occupational name (from a trade or role)
The Taylor Family Name — Meaning & Origin
The surname 'Taylor' is most likely derived from an occupational source referring to someone who worked as a tailor, a maker or mender of clothes.
Origin
Taylor comes from the Middle English word 'taillour,' which in turn originates from the Old French 'tailleur,' meaning 'to cut.' It reflects the common practice of adopting a trade or occupation name as a surname during the medieval period in England.
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