Clapper

Clapper Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Clapper: 4,944
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,822
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.68

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.

Ranking information for the surname Clapper is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLPR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C40106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AE1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈklæpər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clapper in Braille

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

The name Clapper in braille

How to sign the name Clapper using Sign Language

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.

The name Clapper in sign language

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