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

Japp, 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 Japp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Japp in America

Japp is the 71886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Japp surname appeared 271 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 Japp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Japp 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 Japp

The surname Japp is believed to have originated in the region of Friesland, located in the northern part of the Netherlands. It is thought to have derived from the ancient Frisian word "jap," which means "loud" or "boisterous." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a nickname or descriptive term for someone with a particularly loud or boisterous personality.

During the Middle Ages, the name Japp appeared in various historical records and documents from the region. One notable example is the Jap family mentioned in the Frisian Chronicle, a manuscript dating back to the 14th century. This chronicle provides insights into the lives and activities of prominent Frisian families during that period.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Japp can be traced back to the late 15th century, when a man named Gijsbert Jap was listed in the town records of Leeuwarden, the capital of Friesland. This entry suggests that the name had already become established as a surname by that time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Japp. One prominent figure was Johan Japp (1554-1619), a Dutch mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics. Another notable Japp was Hendrik Japp (1675-1742), a Frisian painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.

In the 19th century, a Scottish chemist named Francis Robert Japp (1848-1925) gained recognition for his work on organic chemistry and the synthesis of various compounds. His research and publications made significant contributions to the field of chemistry during that era.

Another individual of note was Gerrit Japp (1858-1927), a Dutch politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Justice in the Netherlands from 1913 to 1918. He played a crucial role in shaping legal policies and reforms during his tenure.

While the surname Japp has its roots in the Netherlands, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, the earliest and most significant historical references to the name can be traced back to the Frisian region and its ancient linguistic origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Japp

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

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

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