Pappas

Pappas Meaning & Origin

About Pappas
The surname Pappas is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "pappas," meaning "priest" or "father." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a priest or a respected father figure. The name Pappas is commonly found in Greece and among Greek diaspora communities around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Pappas is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Pappas: 16,559
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2198
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.61

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pappas based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PPS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AE1 P AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈpæpəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P120

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