About Wappes
The surname Wappes is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wappen," meaning "coat of arms" or "crest." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone involved in heraldry or as a name for someone who designed or painted coats of arms. The name may also have been given to someone who displayed a coat of arms prominently or had a notable family crest. Overall, the surname Wappes is associated with heraldry and the visual representation of family identity.
The surname Wappes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wappes 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 Wappes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wappes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wappes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.