How common is the Rappaport surname?

There are approximately 5,000 people with the surname Rappaport in the United States.

Rappaport

Q: What does the surname Rappaport mean?

The surname Rappaport means "One from Rappolz or a resident of a place with a similar name.". It is of German-Jewish origin.

Topographic

Meaning

One from Rappolz or a resident of a place with a similar name.

Etymology

Derived from the German town Rappolz (also known as Rappolzweiler) in Alsace, with the suffix '-port' meaning 'place' or 'port'. The surname was adopted by Jewish families from this region.

About the Rappaport Surname

A Jewish surname with geographical origins in Alsace, adopted by families from or connected to the Rappolz region. The name became widespread among Ashkenazi Jewish communities.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,000 bearers in the United States #1,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Concentrated among Ashkenazi Jewish populations, with significant presence in Central Europe, Israel, and North America.

Notable Bearers

People with the Rappaport Surname

Dario Rappaport

Quick Facts

Origin: German-Jewish
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 16th century
Estimated Bearers: 5,000