TheNameDBLapp
OtherMeaning
Possibly derived from a personal name or relating to the Sámi people (historically called Lapps) of northern Scandinavia.
Etymology
May derive from a German or Scandinavian personal name, or alternatively from the ethnic term for the Sámi people. The surname could indicate origin from Lapland or descent from Sámi ancestry.
About the Lapp Surname
A surname of Germanic or Scandinavian origin, possibly relating to the Sámi people or derived from a personal name. The name appears in various European regions.
Distribution
Found in Germany, Scandinavia, and North America.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation