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

Bappe, 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 Bappe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bappe in America

Bappe is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bappe surname appeared 102 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 Bappe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bappe 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 Bappe

The surname "BAPPE" is believed to have originated in the Normandy region of France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "bape," which referred to a type of fabric or cloth used for clothing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Bappes," indicating that individuals bearing this surname were present in England shortly after the Norman Conquest.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Bappe was predominantly concentrated in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas surrounding the cities of Rouen and Caen. Historical records from this period often mention individuals with variations of the name, such as "Bappez," "Bappé," and "Bappier."

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Raoul Bappe was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Rouen. He is mentioned in several local chronicles and documents from that time, highlighting the importance of the Bappe family in the region.

Another significant individual bearing the Bappe surname was Jean Bappe, a renowned architect who lived in the 15th century. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable churches and buildings in the Normandy region, including the Church of St. Ouen in Rouen, which is considered a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.

During the 16th century, the name Bappe began to spread beyond the borders of Normandy as individuals migrated to other parts of France and Europe. One notable figure from this period was Étienne Bappe, a French explorer and navigator who accompanied Jacques Cartier on his voyages to the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Canadian Maritime provinces between 1534 and 1542.

As the centuries progressed, the Bappe surname continued to be associated with various professions and occupations. In the 17th century, a family of Bappe silk merchants gained prominence in the city of Lyon, contributing to the flourishing textile trade in that region.

Another noteworthy individual was Pierre Bappe, a French playwright and poet who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His works were widely performed and acclaimed during his lifetime, cementing his place in the literary circles of that era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bappe

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

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

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