Arp

Arp Meaning & Origin

About Arp
The surname Arp is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "arp," meaning "eagle." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who lived near an eagle's nest or who worked as a falconer. The name Arp may also have been used as a nickname for someone with eagle-like qualities such as keen eyesight or a noble demeanor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Arp is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Arp: 3,401
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,560
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Arp 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 Arp is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARP
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A610
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 R P
🌐 IPA
/ɑrp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Arp in Braille

Here's how to represent Arp in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Arp in braille

How to sign the name Arp using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Arp using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Arp in sign language

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