About Rappe
The surname Rappe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rappe," meaning "raven." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who lived near a raven's nest or who worked as a bird catcher or trainer of ravens. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion.
The surname Rappe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rappe 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 Rappe is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rappe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rappe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.