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

Lopp, 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 Lopp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lopp in America

Lopp is the 22000th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lopp surname appeared 1,179 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 Lopp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lopp 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 Lopp

The surname LOPP originated in England during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "loppe," which referred to a small leap or jump. This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who had a peculiar way of walking or moving.

The earliest recorded instances of the LOPP surname can be traced back to the 13th century. In 1273, a Walter le Loppe was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire. The use of the prefix "le" before the surname indicates that it was still considered a descriptive nickname at the time.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the LOPP surname was John Lopp, who was born in Gloucestershire, England, around 1440. He was a prominent landowner and served as a justice of the peace for the county.

In the 16th century, the LOPP surname appeared in various records across different parts of England. For instance, in 1567, a William Lopp was recorded in the parish registers of St. Mary's Church in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

The LOPP surname has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Sir Thomas Lopp (1571-1632), a wealthy English merchant and Member of Parliament for the city of London. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed significantly to the establishment of several educational institutions.

Another famous bearer of the LOPP surname was Robert Lopp (1619-1692), an English Anglican clergyman and author. He served as the Archdeacon of Berkshire and published several theological works during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the LOPP surname spread to other parts of the British Isles. For example, James Lopp (1736-1801) was a Scottish architect who designed several notable buildings in Edinburgh and other Scottish cities.

Variations of the LOPP surname have also been found in historical records, such as Loppe, Loppes, and Loppy. These spellings were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistent use of spelling conventions in earlier times.

It is worth noting that the LOPP surname has been associated with various place names across England, such as Lopp Hill in Gloucestershire and Lopp Farm in Wiltshire. These place names may have influenced the adoption of the surname or vice versa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lopp

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

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

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