About Alpern
The surname Alpern is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "alper," meaning "elephant." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was strong, powerful, or had a large physical stature. The name may also have been used metaphorically to describe someone who was wise or had a great memory. Overall, the surname Alpern signifies strength, power, or wisdom.
The surname Alpern is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alpern based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Alpern in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Alpern using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.