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

Depp, 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 Depp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Depp in America

Depp is the 29279th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Depp surname appeared 808 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 Depp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Depp 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 Depp

The surname DEPP has its origins in the Old English language, emerging from the word "deop," which means "deep." The name is thought to have originated in England sometime during the early medieval period, around the 7th or 8th century.

It is believed that the name DEPP was initially used as a descriptive term, referring to someone who lived near a deep body of water, such as a lake or a river. In those times, it was common for people to be identified by their physical surroundings, occupations, or personal characteristics.

The earliest recorded instance of the name DEPP can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property conducted in England in 1086 on the orders of William the Conqueror. This document mentions individuals with the surname DEPP residing in various counties, including Lincolnshire and Gloucestershire.

Over the centuries, the name underwent several variations in spelling, including Depp, Dep, Deppe, and Dieppe. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the name.

One notable bearer of the surname DEPP was Sir Robert Depp, a 14th-century English knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War against France. He was born around 1320 and served under King Edward III, participating in several key battles, such as the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

Another prominent figure was John Depp, a 16th-century merchant and philanthropist from London, born around 1520. He made a significant fortune through trade and used his wealth to support various charitable causes, including the construction of schools and hospitals.

In the 17th century, a branch of the DEPP family settled in the American colonies, with records showing a Thomas Depp arriving in Virginia in 1635. He established a successful farming community in the Tidewater region and played a role in the early development of the colony.

During the 18th century, the name DEPP appeared in various parts of Europe, including France and Germany. One notable individual was Friedrich Depp, a German composer and violinist born in 1740. He composed several operas and concertos and served as the court musician to the Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst.

In more recent times, the surname DEPP gained widespread recognition through the actor Johnny Depp, born in 1963. Depp has starred in numerous critically acclaimed films, including "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Edward Scissorhands," and "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," and is considered one of the most talented and versatile actors of his generation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Depp

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Depp, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!