There are
1005
Zapfs in the USA
Zapf is the
24787th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Zapf

HermannZapf

Hermann Zapf was a German typeface designer and calligrapher, known for creating iconic typefaces such as Palatino, Optima, and Zapfino.

DieterZapf

Dieter Zapf is a German social psychologist and professor known for his work on emotion and attribution theory.

JulianaZapf

Juliana Zapf is a Brazilian journalist and television presenter, known for her work on the Brazilian news program Jornal Nacional.

WolfgangZapf

Wolfgang Zapf is a German footballer who played as a midfielder for various clubs in Germany.

WernerZapf

Werner Zapf is a German politician and member of the Christian Democratic Union, who served as the Mayor of Nuremberg.

DieterZapf

Dieter Zapf is a German composer and musicologist, known for his works blending classical and electronic music.

KlausZapf

Klaus Zapf is a German chess player and International Master, known for his participation in various chess tournaments.

ChristineZapf

Christine Zapf is a German artist and sculptor, known for her abstract sculptures and installations.

PeterZapf

Peter Zapf is a German entrepreneur and founder of Zapf Creation, a company specializing in the production of dolls.

ChristaZapf

Christa Zapf is a German politician and member of the Christian Democratic Union, who served as a Member of the European Parliament.

Zapf Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Zapf' is of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word 'zapf' which means a 'pine cone' or 'fir cone'. The name may have originally been a nickname for someone resembling a pine cone in appearance.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Zapf' is most commonly found in Germany, with concentrations in Bavaria, Hesse, and Baden-Württemberg. It is also present in smaller numbers in other German-speaking countries such as Austria and Switzerland.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Zapf' include 'Tsapf' and 'Zapp'.
Migration and ImmigrationDue to the German origins of the surname 'Zapf', migration and immigration of people with this name can be traced to German-speaking regions and communities around the world, including the United States, Canada, Brazil, and other countries with significant German immigrant populations.