PAPPS
Papps
Papps is a British surname of English origin, believed to have derived from the medieval given name "Pap" which itself has Anglo-Saxon and Old English roots. The name is thought to have been used as a term of endearment for a child, meaning "baby" in Middle English.
The distribution of the Papps surname in the United Kingdom is primarily concentrated in the southern regions, with notable occurrences in counties such as Kent, Sussex, and Essex.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Papps have been identified in various records, including census data, immigration documents, and birth, marriage, and death records, signifying a long-standing presence of the name within the British population.
The Papps family name may have appeared in a variety of spellings and forms over the centuries, due to factors such as regional dialects and phonetic variations. Variants of the name may include "Papp", "Pap", or "Papes".
Today, individuals with the surname Papps can be found not only in the United Kingdom but also in other parts of the world, tracing their ancestry back to their British roots. The name continues to be a part of the diverse tapestry of surnames that characterise the British Isles.
There are approximately 295 people named Papps in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Papps.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
- Wj
Female
- Clare
- Doris
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Katie
- Marian
- Maureen
- Mavis
- Patricia
- Pauline
- Sarah
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.