Cupples

Cupples Meaning & Origin

About Cupples
The surname Cupples is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "kopp," meaning a drinking vessel or cup. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold cups. Over time, the name Cupples became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cupples: 2,003
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14806
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.68

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cupples 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
KPS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C01402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 P AH0 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈkəpəlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C142

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cupples in Braille

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

The name Cupples in braille

How to sign the name Cupples using Sign Language

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

The name Cupples in sign language

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