BOPP

Bopp is a surname of German origin. It has appeared in German-speaking regions and in communities abroad through migration, and it can also occur as a local placename element in some historical contexts. As with many German surnames, its distribution reflects historical movement and transcription practices across borders and languages.

The best-known bearer of the name is Franz Bopp (1791–1867), a German linguist who helped establish the field of comparative linguistics and the historical study of language. He is celebrated for promoting the comparative method and for his work on Sanskrit and other classical languages, which contributed to the development of Indo-European studies and to the broader understanding of language families.

Today, Bopp remains a surname carried by individuals in various professions, including academia, arts, and public life. In addition to people, the name may appear in geographic or institutional contexts depending on local history and naming conventions. The term thus serves as a marker of lineage as well as a signifier in place-naming traditions in German-speaking regions.