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

Joppy, 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 Joppy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Joppy in America

Joppy is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Joppy surname appeared 160 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 Joppy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Joppy 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 Joppy

The surname Joppy has its origins in the United Kingdom, specifically in England. The name is believed to have derived from the Middle English word "jop," which meant a small bundle or package. It is thought that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who carried or handled small bundles, possibly as an occupation.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Joppy dates back to the 13th century, appearing in the Cartulary of St. Mary's Abbey in York, where a person named Roger Joppy is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use during the medieval period in Yorkshire.

In the 16th century, the name was found in various records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Essex from 1524, where a William Joppy was listed. This indicates that the surname had spread to other parts of England by this time.

One notable bearer of the Joppy surname was Sir Thomas Joppy (1580-1644), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Maldon, Essex, during the reign of King Charles I. He played a role in the English Civil War and was a supporter of the Parliamentarian cause.

Another significant figure was John Joppy (1670-1723), a renowned English architect and surveyor who worked on several notable buildings in London, including the Church of St. Clement Danes and the Royal Exchange.

In the 18th century, the Joppy name appeared in various parish records and legal documents across England. One example is Elizabeth Joppy (1726-1802), a prominent philanthropist from Yorkshire, who donated a substantial sum to fund the construction of a local school.

During the 19th century, the surname Joppy was found in various regions of the United Kingdom, including Scotland and Wales. One notable bearer was Robert Joppy (1812-1887), a Scottish engineer who made significant contributions to the development of steam engine technology.

Another individual of note was Mary Joppy (1845-1921), a Welsh author and poet, who wrote extensively about the culture and traditions of her homeland.

While the surname Joppy is not among the most common in the United Kingdom today, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who made notable contributions in various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Joppy

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

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

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