About Alps
The surname Alps is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "eald," meaning old, and "beorht," meaning bright or famous. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or was associated with a place called Alps. The name may also have been given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with the Alps, such as strength or resilience. Overall, the surname Alps signifies an association with a place or qualities related to the Alps.
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The surname Alps is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alps based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Alps is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Alps in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Alps using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.