Hodapp

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Meaning

Possibly derived from a place name or a personal name with the element 'Hod' or 'Hode'.

Etymology

The surname may derive from a Germanic personal name combined with the suffix '-app' or '-ape', which could indicate a diminutive or locative element. The exact origin is uncertain and requires further research.

About the Hodapp Surname

An obscure German surname with limited documented history. Its precise etymology and meaning remain uncertain.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 400 bearers in the United States #4,534 most common surname
Rare Common

Found primarily in German-speaking regions and their diaspora.

Hodapp Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Hodapp Surname