Explore the Family Name Lapp
The meaning of Lapp
1. German, English, and Dutch: from Middle High German and Middle English lappe, Middle Dutch lap ‘cloth, patch, rag’, a metonymic occupational name for a mender of clothes or shoes, or a nickname given to someone who wore ragged clothes or garments with loose folds, flaps, or hanging sleeves, or who had fleshy folds of skin on his face, neck, or body. 2. German: nickname for a simple-minded person, from Middle Low German lappe ‘fool’. This surname (in any of the two possible senses; see also 1 above) is also found in France (mainly Alsace, also Lorraine). 3. English: nickname from Anglo-Norman French lappe ‘burdock’, perhaps for someone with a prickly character. 4. Germanized or Americanized form of Slovenian Lap 2.
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How common is the last name Lapp in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lapp has seen significant growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 5018 in 2000 to 4568 in 2010, marking an increase of 8.97%. The actual count of individuals with the surname rose even more noticeably during this period, growing by 20.98% from 6415 to 7761. This surge in the number of people named Lapp resulted in the proportion per 100,000 people increasing by 10.5%, from 2.38 to 2.63.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,018 | #4,568 | 8.97% |
| Count | 6,415 | 7,761 | 20.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.38 | 2.63 | 10.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lapp
In terms of ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were minor shifts among those bearing the Lapp surname from 2000 to 2010. In both years, a vast majority identified as White, with a slight increase of 0.11% over the decade. The proportion of Hispanics and Black individuals also saw increases, rising by 13.04% and 12.00% respectively. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively steady, decreasing slightly by 5.45%. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by 22.83% while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also fell by 21.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 97.29% | 0.11% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 1.04% | 13.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 0.71% | -22.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.52% | -5.45% |
| Black | 0.25% | 0.28% | 12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.19% | 0.15% | -21.05% |
Lapp ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Lapp is French & German, which comprises 43.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (34.6%) and Scandinavian (4.9%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Ashkenazi Jewish, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 43.6% |
| British & Irish | 34.6% |
| Scandinavian | 4.9% |
| Other | 16.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Lapp
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Lapp have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 84.00% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 84.00% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 84.00% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 84.00% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 84.00% |
What Lapp haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Lapp is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include I-CTS10057 and R-M405, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Funk, Brink, Fritsch, Harter, Rowley, Emmons, Randolph, Lavender, Bradshaw, Kurz.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Lapp surname are: H1, N, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Lapp have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Lapp" Surname 36.1%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Lapp" Surname 38.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Lapp" Surname 14.9%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Lapp" Surname 15.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Lapp?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Lapp are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition