Crepeau

Crepeau Meaning & Origin

About Crepeau
The surname Crepeau is of French origin and is derived from the word "crêpe," which refers to a thin pancake in French cuisine. The name Crepeau likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold crêpes or had a physical characteristic resembling a crêpe, such as a thin or delicate nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Crepeau: 918
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26549
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Crepeau based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C6010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IH0 P OW1
🌐 IPA
/krɪˈpoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crepeau in Braille

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

The name Crepeau in braille

How to sign the name Crepeau using Sign Language

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

The name Crepeau in sign language

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