Charpentier

Charpentier Meaning & Origin

About Charpentier
The surname Charpentier is of French origin and is derived from the word "charpentier," meaning "carpenter" in English. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as carpenters, skilled craftsmen who built and repaired wooden structures. The name Charpentier signifies a family's ancestral connection to the carpentry trade and their expertise in woodworking.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Charpentier: 2,891
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,003
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.98

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRPNT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C06105306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA2 R P AH0 N T IH1 R
🌐 IPA
/ˌʃɑrpənˈtɪr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRPNT', 'XRPNTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C615

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Charpentier in Braille

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

The name Charpentier in braille

How to sign the name Charpentier using Sign Language

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

The name Charpentier in sign language

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