Dappen

Dappen Meaning & Origin

About Dappen
The surname Dappen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dappe," meaning "fool" or "simpleton." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as foolish or simple-minded. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Dappen may have had ancestors who were known for their lighthearted or naive nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dappen: 216
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dappen 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
TPN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AE1 P AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/dappen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dappen in Braille

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

The name Dappen in braille

How to sign the name Dappen using Sign Language

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

The name Dappen in sign language

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