2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bappert
A German/Dutch surname derived from the personal name "Bartholomew".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Bappert. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bappert surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Bappert in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bappert, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bappert
The surname Bappert is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, during the medieval period. The name is thought to derive from the Old German word "bappe," which meant a tuft or clump of hair or feathers.
The earliest known record of the Bappert surname dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various medieval documents and records from southern Germany. It is possible that the name was initially a nickname or occupational name given to someone who worked with feathers or hair, such as a feather duster maker or a wigmaker.
In the 14th century, a document from the town of Ulm, located in present-day Baden-Württemberg, mentioned a certain Johann Bappert, who was a merchant and landowner. This suggests that the Bappert family had already established itself as a respected and prosperous lineage by that time.
During the 16th century, the Bappert name was also found in records from the city of Munich, in Bavaria. One notable individual was Hans Bappert, a master craftsman who specialized in creating intricate wood carvings for churches and noble residences. He was born in 1532 and died in 1602.
In the 17th century, the Bappert family spread to other parts of Germany, as well as neighboring regions such as Austria and Switzerland. One prominent figure was Georg Bappert, a scholar and theologian who lived from 1631 to 1698. He authored several influential works on theology and philosophy during his lifetime.
Another notable individual was Johannes Bappert, a renowned composer and organist who lived in the 18th century. Born in 1742 in the city of Nuremberg, he composed numerous pieces of sacred and secular music and served as the court organist for several noble families.
In the 19th century, several members of the Bappert family emigrated to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and South America. One such individual was Karl Bappert, who was born in 1825 in the town of Heidelberg and later became a successful businessman in New York City after immigrating to America.
While the Bappert surname is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich cultural heritage of Germany and neighboring regions, with a history spanning several centuries and various notable individuals who have carried this name throughout the ages.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bappert
Among Census respondents with the surname Bappert, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Bappert bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bappert surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.3% · 105
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bappert
Bappert appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-12 bearers (-10.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,089 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,327 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-10.0%) | Down 21,089 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 1,327 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bappert surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #151,532 | #150,205 | 0.9% |
| Count | 108 | 109 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bappert bearers went from 108 to 109 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 1,327 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #150,205.
FAQ
Bappert surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bappert?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Bappert. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Bappert?
Bappert ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Bappert. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bappert.
Has Bappert become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bappert went from 108 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Bappert?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bappert, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bappert in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.3% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bappert appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.3%), Two or More Races (3.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bappert (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bappert mean?
A German/Dutch surname derived from the personal name "Bartholomew". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bappert (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Bappert?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.