Etymology of Rape
What does the name Rape mean?
The surname Rape may come from the Irish Ó Reabaigh. Reap is pronounced Rape and is sometimes appears spelt in that form.
Early Origins of the Rape family
The surname Rape was first found in
County Mayo (Irish: Maigh Eo) located on the West coast of the Republic of
Ireland in the province of Connacht.
Early History of the Rape family
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Rape Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Reap, Rafe, Rape, Reapy and others.
Rape Ranking
In the United States, the name Rape is the 16,393rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name.
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Rape Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
- John Rape, who arrived in Maryland in 1679 2
Rape Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
- Anthony Rape, who was naturalized in Pennsylvania in 1835
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