RAPSEY
Rapsey
Rapsey is an English surname with a long history rooted in the county of Yorkshire. The surname is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Hraefsi," meaning "raven." This surname is classified as a habitation name, indicating that individuals with this surname likely hailed from a place called Rapsey or a similar location.
The first recorded instance of the Rapsey surname dates back to the early 13th century in Yorkshire, England, indicating the family's longstanding presence in the region. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
The Rapsey family name has been recorded in various spellings over time, including Rapsy, Rapsey, and Ropsey. The variations in spelling can be attributed to changes in language and dialects over the years.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Rapsey have made contributions to various fields, including academia, business, and the arts. Today, the Rapsey surname continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and in countries around the world where descendants of the original Yorkshire lineage have settled.
The Rapsey surname serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy of families and communities in England and beyond, preserving a connection to the history and heritage of Yorkshire and the broader British Isles.
There are approximately 169 people named Rapsey in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Rapsey.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Dominic
- Frederick
- Ian
- James
- Jason
- Joseph
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Thomas
Female
- Beryl
- Betty
- Christine
- Claire
- Gwyneth
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Shirley
- Sian
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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