About Clapper
The surname Clapper is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "clapere," meaning "one who makes a loud noise" or "a bell ringer." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a bell ringer or a town crier. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a loud or boisterous personality. Overall, the surname Clapper signifies a person associated with making loud sounds or announcements.
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The surname Clapper is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Clapper based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Clapper in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Clapper using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.