Marjorie Lapp

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marjorie Lapp — Latin
268K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marjorie Lapp is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Marjorie is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Marjorie is a female given name derived from Margaret, which means pearl. It can also be spelled as Margery, Marjory or Margaery. Marjorie is a medieval variant of Margery, influenced by the name of the herb marjoram. It came into English from the Old French, from the Latin Margarita (pearl). After the Middle Ages this name was rare, but it was revived at the end of the 19th century. Short forms of the name include Marge, Margie, Marj and Jorie. The surname Lapp: Bernice Lapp (1917–2010), American Olympic swimmer Daniel Lapp, Canadian folk musician Henry Lapp (1862–1904), American carpenter-cabinetmaker Jack Lapp (1884–1920), American professional baseball player Katherine Lapp, administrator of Harvard University Nancy Lapp (born 1930), American archaeologist and biblical scholar Oskar Lapp (1921–1987), German inventor Ralph Lapp (c. 1910–2004), American physicist Ursula Ida Lapp (1930–2021), German entrepreneur All pages with titles containing Lapp Marjorie is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 268K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Marjorie reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Marjorie

Latin

Marjorie is a female given name derived from Margaret, which means pearl. It can also be spelled as Margery, Marjory or Margaery. Marjorie is a medieval variant of Margery, influenced by the name of the herb marjoram. It came into English from the Old French, from the Latin Margarita (pearl). After the Middle Ages this name was rare, but it was revived at the end of the 19th century. Short forms of the name include Marge, Margie, Marj and Jorie.

Surname: Lapp

English

Bernice Lapp (1917–2010), American Olympic swimmer Daniel Lapp, Canadian folk musician Henry Lapp (1862–1904), American carpenter-cabinetmaker Jack Lapp (1884–1920), American professional baseball player Katherine Lapp, administrator of Harvard University Nancy Lapp (born 1930), American archaeologist and biblical scholar Oskar Lapp (1921–1987), German inventor Ralph Lapp (c. 1910–2004), American physicist Ursula Ida Lapp (1930–2021), German entrepreneur All pages with titles containing Lapp

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Marjorie is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Marjorie by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Marjorie Lapp

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Marjorie Lapp:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Marjorie?
The first name Marjorie originates from Latin. Marjorie is a female given name derived from Margaret, which means pearl. It can also be spelled as Margery, Marjory or Margaery. Marjorie is a medieval variant of Margery, influenced by the name of the herb marjoram. It came into English from the Old French, from the Latin Margarita (pearl). After the Middle Ages this name was rare, but it was revived at the end of the 19th century. Short forms of the name include Marge, Margie, Marj and Jorie.
When was Marjorie most popular?
The name Marjorie reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lapp?
The surname Lapp originates from English. Bernice Lapp (1917–2010), American Olympic swimmer Daniel Lapp, Canadian folk musician Henry Lapp (1862–1904), American carpenter-cabinetmaker Jack Lapp (1884–1920), American professional baseball player Katherine Lapp, administrator of Harvard University Nancy Lapp (born 1930), American archaeologist and biblical scholar Oskar Lapp (1921–1987), German inventor Ralph Lapp (c. 1910–2004), American physicist Ursula Ida Lapp (1930–2021), German entrepreneur All pages with titles containing Lapp
What are the origins of the name Marjorie Lapp?
The name Marjorie Lapp combines two different traditions: the first name Marjorie has Latin roots, while the surname Lapp originates from English.
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