Find out how popular the last name Ajpop is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ajpop.

Ajpop, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ajpop surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ajpop in America

Ajpop is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ajpop surname appeared 125 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ajpop.

The history of the last name Ajpop

The surname AJPOP is believed to have originated in the ancient region of Mesopotamia, located in modern-day Iraq. It traces its roots back to the Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region around 3000 BC. The name is thought to be derived from the Sumerian words "ajj," meaning "water," and "pop," meaning "abundance" or "plenty."

One of the earliest known references to the name AJPOP can be found in cuneiform inscriptions from the city of Ur, dating back to the 3rd millennium BC. These inscriptions mention an individual named "Ajpop-ili," which translates to "Ajpop, the servant of the gods." This suggests that the name may have held religious significance in ancient Sumerian culture.

As the centuries passed, the AJPOP name spread throughout the Middle East and beyond. It is believed that the name made its way to Europe during the time of the Crusades, when many European soldiers and settlers traveled to the region. The earliest recorded instance of the name in Europe dates back to the 12th century, when a nobleman named Ajpop de Montfort was mentioned in a manuscript from the region of Provence, France.

In the 14th century, an Ajpop family was recorded as living in the city of Venice, Italy. One member, Giovanni Ajpop (1325-1389), was a renowned merchant and trader who established trade routes between Venice and the Middle East. Another notable figure from this time period was Fatima Ajpop (1370-1425), a renowned poet and scholar from the city of Baghdad.

During the 15th century, the AJPOP name appeared in records from the Ottoman Empire. One of the most notable individuals was Mehmet Ajpop (1455-1520), a military commander who served under Sultan Selim I and played a crucial role in the Ottoman conquest of Egypt.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Ajpop family settled in the Netherlands, where they became prominent merchants and traders. One of the most famous members of this family was Pieter Ajpop (1628-1695), a Dutch explorer and navigator who sailed to the East Indies and mapped several previously uncharted islands.

Over the centuries, the AJPOP surname has continued to be found in various regions around the world, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural exchanges that have shaped human history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ajpop

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ajpop.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ajpop was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ajpop was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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