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

Pappion, 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 Pappion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pappion in America

Pappion is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pappion surname appeared 110 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 Pappion.

The history of the last name Pappion

The surname PAPPION has its origins in France, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "pape," meaning "pope," and may have been initially used as a nickname for someone associated with the Catholic Church or a religious order.

The earliest known recorded instance of the PAPPION surname can be found in the tax records of the city of Marseille in 1275, where a certain Guilhem Pappion is mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region of Provence at that time.

During the Middle Ages, the PAPPION name appeared in various historical documents across southern France, particularly in the areas of Languedoc and Roussillon. One notable example is a legal document from 1437, which mentions a Pierre Pappion as a witness in a property dispute in the town of Narbonne.

In the 16th century, the PAPPION family gained prominence in the city of Montpellier, where several members held positions of importance within the local administration and judiciary. Jean Pappion (1523-1589), for instance, served as a magistrate and was known for his legal expertise.

Over the centuries, the PAPPION surname has been subject to various spelling variations, including Papion, Papeyon, and Papillon, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the areas where the name was found.

Notable individuals with the PAPPION surname include:

1. Philippe Pappion (1675-1743), a French Catholic priest and theologian who authored several works on religious philosophy.
2. Jacques Pappion (1701-1778), a renowned French architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Marseille and its surroundings.
3. Marie-Thérèse Pappion (1788-1862), a French painter and portraitist who achieved recognition for her works depicting scenes from Provençal rural life.
4. Émile Pappion (1832-1901), a French military officer who served in the Franco-Prussian War and later became a prominent advocate for veterans' rights.
5. Edmond Pappion (1856-1924), a French botanist and explorer who led several expeditions to the Amazon region, making significant contributions to the study of South American flora.

While the PAPPION surname has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage, with descendants bearing this name found in various countries today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pappion

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

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 Pappion 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.

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

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