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

Rapport, 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 Rapport surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rapport in America

Rapport is the 55962nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rapport surname appeared 366 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 Rapport.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rapport 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 Rapport

The surname Rapport is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "rapporter," meaning "to bring back" or "to relate." It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France during the 12th or 13th century.

The earliest recorded use of the name Rapport can be traced back to the 13th century in the French province of Normandy. It was likely used as a descriptive name for individuals whose occupation involved reporting or relaying information, such as messengers or informants.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Rapport surname was Jean Rapport, a merchant from the city of Rouen, mentioned in historical records from the late 14th century. Another notable figure was Pierre Rapport, a French diplomat who served as an envoy to the court of King Edward IV of England in the 15th century.

During the Middle Ages, the Rapport name appeared in various documents and records across northern France, including parish registers and tax rolls. Its spelling variations included Rappourt, Rapporte, and Raport, reflecting the diverse regional dialects and linguistic influences of the time.

In the 16th century, the Rapport family gained prominence in the city of Paris, where several members held positions of importance. Notable individuals included Jacques Rapport (1522-1598), a renowned lawyer and jurist, and Étienne Rapport (1560-1624), a respected philosopher and theologian.

As the surname spread across Europe, it found its way into other languages and cultures. In England, the name was anglicized to Rappart or Rapart, and in Germany, it became Rapporte or Raport. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in England was William Rapart, a merchant from London mentioned in the city's records from the late 16th century.

Throughout history, several other notable individuals have borne the Rapport surname. These include François Rapport (1670-1736), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, and Marie-Thérèse Rapport (1738-1814), a French writer and feminist who advocated for women's rights during the French Revolution.

In more recent times, the name Rapport has been carried by individuals such as Jean-Luc Rapport (1901-1981), a French film director and screenwriter, and Henri Rapport (1919-2003), a renowned French artist known for his abstract expressionist paintings.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rapport

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

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

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