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

App, 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 App surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of App in America

App is the 35345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The App surname appeared 637 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 App.

We can also compare 2010 data for App to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name App

The surname "App" is of German origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old High German word "apo" or "apho," which means "ancestor" or "forefather."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "App" can be found in the town records of Nuremberg in 1372, where a certain "Hans App" was mentioned as a resident. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various historical documents from southern Germany and Austria. For example, a "Ulrich App" was recorded in the city of Augsburg in 1468, while a "Konrad App" was mentioned in a land registry in Salzburg, Austria, in 1492.

The name "App" is also linked to several place names in Germany, such as Appenzell, a historic canton in Switzerland, and Appenburg, a town in Bavaria. These place names may have contributed to the formation and spread of the surname.

One notable individual bearing the name "App" was Johann App (1598-1677), a German Jesuit priest and theologian from Trier. He was a renowned scholar and author of several works on philosophy and theology.

Another prominent figure was Johann Georg App (1734-1808), a German painter and engraver from Nuremberg. He was known for his portraits and religious works, some of which can still be found in churches and museums across Germany.

In the 19th century, the name "App" gained prominence with the birth of Karl App (1837-1910), a German industrialist and inventor. He founded the App Motor Works in Wiesbaden and was instrumental in the development of early combustion engines.

Georg App (1866-1933) was a German architect and urban planner who contributed significantly to the development of modern city planning concepts in the early 20th century.

Additionally, the name "App" has been associated with several notable artists and writers, such as the German painter and printmaker Karl App (1881-1962) and the Austrian writer and journalist Franz App (1899-1984).

While the surname "App" may not be as common as some other German names, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, industrialists, and more.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name App

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

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 App 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of App has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 App was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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