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

Mapp, 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 Mapp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mapp in America

Mapp is the 7052nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mapp surname appeared 4,749 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Mapp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mapp 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 Mapp

The surname MAPP has its origins in England and can be traced back to the late 11th century. It is derived from the Old English word "map" or "mapel," which means a small piece of baked bread or a napkin. The name likely originated as a nickname for a baker or someone associated with the baking trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MAPP can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land and property ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a person named "Mapelio" who lived in Essex.

During the Middle Ages, the name MAPP appeared in various spellings, such as Mappe, Mappe, and Mappes. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling rules at the time.

In the 14th century, records show a John Mapp who was born in Somerset in 1310. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the local council.

Another notable figure with the surname MAPP was Thomas Mapp, born in 1501 in Oxfordshire. He was a renowned scholar and author, known for his work on ancient Greek literature.

During the 16th century, the name MAPP was associated with the village of Mappleborough in Warwickshire. This place name is believed to have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in that region.

In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the name was Sir Walter Mapp (1622-1688), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from London. He was influential in establishing several charitable organizations and donated generously to educational causes.

Another prominent figure with the surname MAPP was Mary Mapp (1676-1737), a celebrated writer and poet from Berkshire. Her work was widely acclaimed during her lifetime, and she was considered a leading literary figure of her era.

Throughout the centuries, the MAPP surname has continued to be associated with various professions and occupations, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mapp

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

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

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