About Rapps
The surname Rapps is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rappe," meaning "raven." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion, or possibly as a name for someone who had a connection with ravens, such as a bird catcher or a person who kept ravens as pets. The surname Rapps is relatively rare and can be found mainly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
The surname Rapps is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rapps 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 Rapps is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rapps in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rapps using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.