Tabak

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Tabak 1
not set
Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage Jewish

Meaning & History

Metonymic occupational name for a seller of tobacco, from German Tabak, Yiddish and Ukrainian tabik (all ultimately from Spanish tabaco, a word of Caribbean origin). Tobacco was introduced to Europe in the 16th century.
Added 12/13/2015 by cutenose

Tabak 2
not set
Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage Turkish

Meaning & History

Occupational name for a tanner
Added 12/13/2015 by cutenose

Tabak 3
not set
Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage Dutch

Meaning & History

Occupational name for a butcher or hog breeder, from Middle Dutch tucbake, from tucken meaning "to pull, push, or strike" + bake meaning "hog".
Added 12/13/2015 by lilolaf