Colp

Colp Meaning & Origin

About Colp
The surname Colp is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "colpa," meaning "a young horse." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had the characteristics or behavior of a young horse, such as being lively, energetic, or spirited. The surname Colp may have been initially used to describe a person's physical or personality traits, eventually becoming a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Colp: 263
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,666
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C041
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L P
🌐 IPA
/colp*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Colp in Braille

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

The name Colp in braille

How to sign the name Colp using Sign Language

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

The name Colp in sign language

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