Robert Lapp

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Robert Lapp — bright fame
4.7 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
Advertisement

Robert Lapp is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Robert is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Old High German Hrodebert, composed of hrod (fame) and beraht (bright). Became very common in England after the Norman Conquest. 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 Robert is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 4.7 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Robert reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Robert

Meaning: bright fame

Germanic

From the Old High German Hrodebert, composed of hrod (fame) and beraht (bright). Became very common in England after the Norman Conquest.

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

Advertisement

Geographic Distribution

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

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

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

1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Advertisement

Name Variants & Related Names

The name Robert has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Rob
  • Bob
  • Bobby
  • Robbie
  • Roberto
  • Rupert
  • Robb

Notable People Named Robert 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 Robert Lapp:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Robert?
The first name Robert originates from Germanic. From the Old High German Hrodebert, composed of hrod (fame) and beraht (bright). Became very common in England after the Norman Conquest.
When was Robert most popular?
The name Robert 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 Robert Lapp?
The name Robert Lapp combines two different traditions: the first name Robert has Germanic roots, while the surname Lapp originates from English.
Advertisement