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

Bopp, 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 Bopp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bopp in America

Bopp is the 11003rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bopp surname appeared 2,891 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bopp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bopp 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 Bopp

The surname Bopp has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century or earlier. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Boppin," which means "to knock" or "to strike." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation or trade, such as a blacksmith or metalworker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Bopp can be found in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, located in the Franconia region of Bavaria. In a document from 1524, a man named Hans Bopp was mentioned as a resident of the town, indicating that the name was already established at that time.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Bopp appeared in various records across Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Hesse. Some variations in spelling, such as Boppe and Bopps, were also observed in these documents.

Notable individuals with the surname Bopp include Franz Bopp (1791-1867), a German linguist and philologist who is considered one of the founders of modern comparative linguistics. His groundbreaking work on the systematic study of Indo-European languages earned him widespread recognition and influenced the field of linguistics for generations.

Another prominent figure was Carl Bopp (1808-1884), a German chemist and inventor who developed several processes for the production of dyes and pigments. He is credited with the invention of fuchsine, one of the first synthetic dyes, which revolutionized the textile industry.

In the realm of literature, Raoul Bopp (1887-1967) was a French poet and novelist who gained recognition for his works inspired by his travels to South America and his interest in indigenous cultures.

Franz Bopp (1791-1867), the linguist mentioned earlier, is considered one of the most influential figures in the study of Sanskrit and the comparative analysis of Indo-European languages. His seminal work, "A Comparative Grammar of Sanskrit, Zend, Greek, Latin, Lithuanian, Old Slavic, Gothic and German," published in 1833, laid the foundations for the field of comparative linguistics and the reconstruction of the Proto-Indo-European language.

Lastly, Franz Bopp (1885-1962), a German-American architect, made significant contributions to the field of urban planning and is known for his work in the development of the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bopp

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

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

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