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Popp is a surname of German origin that is found across German-speaking regions and among diaspora communities. The name is commonly linked to the medieval given name Poppo, from which several German surnames developed. Variants include Poppe and Poppé, with regional and linguistic variation in spelling.

In onomastics, Popp is typically treated as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a person named Poppo. Over the centuries, bearers of the name settled throughout the Holy Roman Empire and later migrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas, contributing to the surname’s distribution.

Today, Popp remains relatively common in Germany and Austria and can also be found in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and among populations abroad due to migration. The surname appears in historical records dating to the medieval and early modern periods, reflecting long-standing family lineages.

Notable people with the surname Popp have made contributions in a range of fields, including sports, science, and the arts. As with many surnames of German origin, its bearers illustrate a broad geographic and professional diversity.

See also: Popp (disambiguation).