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

Opp, 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 Opp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Opp in America

Opp is the 17104th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Opp surname appeared 1,659 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Opp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Opp 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 Opp

The surname Opp originated in the Netherlands during the 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch word "op," which means "on" or "upon." This name likely referred to someone who lived on a specific piece of land or near a certain geographical location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Opp can be found in the Dutch town of Leiden in the late 1500s. The name appears in various records and documents from this period, often spelled as "Oppe" or "Oppen."

In the 17th century, the surname Opp began to spread across other parts of the Netherlands and into neighboring regions, such as Germany and Belgium. During this time, the name was associated with several notable individuals, including Jan Opp (1615-1678), a renowned Dutch painter and engraver.

As the name travelled, it underwent slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. In Germany, for instance, the name was sometimes written as "Opp" or "Oppen." This variation can be seen in the records of Hans Oppen (1670-1732), a German merchant and landowner from the city of Hamburg.

By the 18th century, the Opp surname had also made its way to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One notable figure from this period was Willem Opp (1745-1812), a Dutch-born soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War and later settled in Pennsylvania.

Another prominent individual with the Opp surname was Johann Opp (1800-1876), a German-born philosopher and writer who contributed significantly to the field of ethics and moral philosophy.

As the centuries passed, the Opp name continued to spread and evolve. In the 19th century, it was carried by figures such as Heinrich Opp (1820-1895), a German botanist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of plants in South America.

Throughout its history, the Opp surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, from artists and merchants to soldiers and scholars. While its origins can be traced back to the Netherlands in the 16th century, the name has since become a part of the cultural tapestry of many nations around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Opp

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

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

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