De paepe Family History

Flemish: from Middle Dutch pape ‘priest’ + the definite article de ‘the’ applied as a nickname for someone who was pious or full of religious fervor.

It can also be understood as a metonymic occupational name for someone in the service of a priest.

This linguistic origin reflects the deep-rooted connections between language and religion in historical contexts.

As a nickname, it emphasizes individual qualities related to faith and devotion.

Over time, such names may have evolved in their use and significance within various communities.