Ruppert

Patronymic

Meaning

A person named Rupert, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'fame' and 'bright'.

Etymology

Ruppert is a patronymic form of the given name Rupert, which comes from Old High German 'hruod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright). The -ert suffix indicates descent from a father named Rupert.

About the Ruppert Surname

A German patronymic surname indicating descent from someone named Rupert. The name has been carried by various German families and merchants throughout history.

Distribution

Common in German-speaking regions and among German diaspora communities.

Notable Bearers

Ruppert family members in German nobility and commerce

People with the Ruppert Surname

William Ruppert