Yapp Surname History

Origins Available:
England

Etymology of Yapp

What does the name Yapp mean?

The Yapp surname was originally a nickname surname for a clever or cunning person. It is derived from the Middle English word "yap," meaning devious, and the Old English "geap," meaning "open" or "wide."

Early Origins of the Yapp family

The surname Yapp was first found in the West Midlands where they held a family seat from ancient times, before and after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Early History of the Yapp family

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Yapp Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Yapp, Yap, Yape and others.

Early Notables of the Yapp family

Yapp of Nottinghamshire

Migration of the Yapp family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: bearers of the surname $, who settled along the Eastern Seaboard of North America.

Contemporary Notables of the name Yapp (post 1700) +

Jeff Yapp, American entertainment industry executive
Nick Yapp, photographer and editor of photography books
Malcolm Yapp, author of history books
Bob Yapp, Television personality of "About your house"