Pape

Occupational

Meaning

Derived from 'Pape,' meaning priest or pope in German and Dutch.

Etymology

Directly from Middle High German 'Pape' or Dutch 'Pape,' referring to a priest or religious figure. The name may indicate an ancestor who was a priest or had religious significance in the community.

About the Pape Surname

A German or Dutch occupational surname referring to a priest or religious figure. The name reflects medieval European religious and social structures.

Distribution

Found in Germany, Netherlands, and German-speaking regions.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical documentation

People with the Pape Surname

Fred W. Pape