Clapp

Clapp Meaning & Origin

About Clapp
The surname Clapp is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "clæppa," meaning "lump" or "hill." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent hill or mound. Over time, the surname Clapp has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Clapp: 8,689
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,088
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.95

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AE1 P
🌐 IPA
/klæp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clapp in Braille

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

The name Clapp in braille

How to sign the name Clapp using Sign Language

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

The name Clapp in sign language

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