About Jappe
The surname Jappe is of German origin and is derived from the given name Jacob or Jakob, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yaakov. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Jacob. The name Jacob means "supplanter" or "one who follows," and it has biblical origins. Over time, the surname Jappe has likely been passed down through generations, signifying a family's connection to their Jacobite ancestry.
The surname Jappe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jappe based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Jappe is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Jappe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Jappe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.