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

Rappold, 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 Rappold surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rappold in America

Rappold is the 24934th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rappold surname appeared 997 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 Rappold.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rappold 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 Rappold

The surname RAPPOLD is of German origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was likely derived from the Germanic word "rab," meaning raven or crow, and "walt," meaning forest or woods. Thus, the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked in a forest inhabited by ravens.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 14th century, when a Hans Rappolt was mentioned in the municipal records of the city of Nuremberg. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Rappoldt and Rappold, in records from towns and villages across Bavaria and neighboring regions. This variation in spelling was common in those times, as standardized spellings were not yet widely adopted.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the RAPPOLD name spread beyond its Bavarian origins, with bearers appearing in other German states and territories. Notable individuals from this period include Johann Georg Rappold (1644-1711), a German theologian and author, and Johann Christoph Rappold (1703-1761), a German composer and organist.

In the 19th century, the RAPPOLD surname gained further recognition with individuals like Karl Friedrich Rappold (1800-1873), a German painter and engraver, and Johann Konrad Rappold (1824-1898), a German architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Munich.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Wilhelm Rappold (1871-1946), a German politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Justice in the Weimar Republic during the 1920s.

As the centuries progressed, the RAPPOLD name spread across Europe and beyond, carried by individuals and families who migrated to new lands. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, its bearers have contributed to various fields and endeavors throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rappold

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

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

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