About Mappes
The surname Mappes is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mappes," meaning "small bag" or "purse." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold bags or purses. Over time, the surname Mappes may have also been used as a nickname for someone who carried a bag or purse frequently.
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The surname Mappes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mappes 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 Mappes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mappes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mappes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.