Kopp

Kopp is a name that appears both as a German surname and as a place name. In German-speaking regions, Kopp is used as a toponymic element and as a family surname, with related spellings such as Kop, Koppe, or Kopf in different records and dialects.

Kopp as a place name: The best-known reference is the municipality of Kopp in the district of Vulkaneifel, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. This locality lies in the Eifel region and reflects the rural character typical of small German municipalities. The name can also appear in other, smaller localities or farmsteads within German-speaking areas, where it functions as part of place names rather than as a distinct municipality.

Kopp as a surname: The surname Kopp is found among German-speaking populations and their descendants. It has been carried by individuals across various fields, including science, culture, and public life. As with many German surnames, its bearers may have roots tracing to geographic features, occupations, or lineage embedded in historical records.

see also: Kop and Kopf as related surnames or variations, which may occur in genealogical sources or in regional dialects. The form and distribution of the name can vary by country and over time due to migration and linguistic shifts.