Asper

Asper Meaning & Origin

About Asper
The surname Asper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "aspar," meaning "aspen tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or was associated with an aspen tree. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with characteristics associated with the aspen tree, such as strength or resilience.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Asper: 982
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,226
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASPR
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A2106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 S P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈæspər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Asper in Braille

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

The name Asper in braille

How to sign the name Asper using Sign Language

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

The name Asper in sign language

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