How common is the Lapp surname?

There are approximately 7,000 people with the surname Lapp in the United States.

Are there Lapp soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 91 soldiers with the Lapp surname appear in Civil War records.

Lapp

Q: What does the surname Lapp mean?

The surname Lapp means "Possibly derived from a personal name or relating to the Sámi people (historically called Lapps) of northern Scandinavia.". It is of German, Scandinavian origin.

Other

Meaning

Possibly derived from a personal name or relating to the Sámi people (historically called Lapps) of northern Scandinavia.

Etymology

May derive from a German or Scandinavian personal name, or alternatively from the ethnic term for the Sámi people. The surname could indicate origin from Lapland or descent from Sámi ancestry.

About the Lapp Surname

A surname of Germanic or Scandinavian origin, possibly relating to the Sámi people or derived from a personal name. The name appears in various European regions.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 7,000 bearers in the United States #1,570 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in Germany, Scandinavia, and North America.

Lapp Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Lapp Surname

Jack Lapp

Quick Facts

Origin: German, Scandinavian
Classification: Other
Earliest Record: 16th century
Estimated Bearers: 7,000

War Records

91 soldiers with the Lapp surname found in Civil War records.

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