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

Yapp, 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 Yapp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yapp in America

Yapp is the 40371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yapp surname appeared 542 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 Yapp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yapp 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 Yapp

The surname Yapp is believed to have originated in Wales during the early medieval period. The name likely emerged from regions where Welsh was predominantly spoken, particularly in the counties of Powys and Shropshire. It is derived from an old Welsh personal name Iob, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Job, meaning "persecuted" or "hated". The surname has also been linked to the Welsh word 'iap' or 'iapus', meaning agile or lively, and it might have originally referred to the demeanor or characteristics of the original bearers of the name.

The name Yapp appears in various historical records and manuscripts. One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname is found in the form of Johannes Yapp in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275. Another notable early occurrence of the name is that of Richard Yapp, which appears in the Hundred Rolls of Shropshire in 1273. These records indicate that the surname was established and in use by the late 13th century in England.

In terms of historical references, the name Yapp can also be found in the records of the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in 1332, where a certain Henry Yapp is mentioned. Another historic figure, John Yapp, from Herefordshire, appears in records dating back to 1379. These entries suggest that the surname Yapp was fairly widespread across the Welsh borders and into central England by the 14th century.

One prominent individual with this surname was Sir Richard Yapp, born in 1566 and died in 1629, who served as a Member of Parliament for Hereford during the early 17th century. Another significant figure was Thomas Yapp, a clergyman born in 1582 and known for his sermons and contributions to the church in Shropshire. In the 19th century, William Yapp, born in 1817 and died in 1860, gained recognition as a publisher of religious texts in London.

Additionally, the Yapp family name is tied to place names such as Yapp's Mill in Shropshire, indicating the historical presence and economic activities of the family in that region.

Overall, the surname Yapp carries significant historical weight and deep roots in Welsh and English lineage, recognized through its early documentation and notable bearers throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yapp

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

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

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