The Lappe Family Name

Many Lappe families will find their roots under Lapp, the form most records use. At root, the name means “A foolish person”.

Lappe and Lapp

The extra “e” in Lappe is a spelling habit rather than a different name. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

Lappe by the numbers

About 986 people in the United States were recorded as Lappe in 2010, placing it 25,152 on the national list.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Lapp surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

For the full story, order the Lappe surname pack.