Corpe

Corpe Meaning & Origin

About Corpe
The surname Corpe is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "corf," meaning "basket" or "hamper." It is believed to have been a topographic or occupational surname, given to someone who made or used baskets. The name may have also been used to describe someone who lived near a place associated with baskets, such as a basket maker's workshop or a market where baskets were sold. Over time, variations of the surname Corpe have emerged, including Corp, Corpey, and Corby.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Corpe: 302
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0610
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 R P
🌐 IPA
/corpe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Corpe in Braille

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

The name Corpe in braille

How to sign the name Corpe using Sign Language

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

The name Corpe in sign language

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