Delap

Delap Meaning & Origin

About Delap
The surname Delap is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "delap," meaning "the leap" or "the jump." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was known for their agility or leaping ability. The surname may have also been used to describe someone who lived near a place with a name containing "delap" or "leap," such as a stream or a hill. Over time, variations of the surname, such as Delapp and Delape, have emerged.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Delap: 1,175
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,056
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TLP
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 L AH0 P
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛləp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Delap in Braille

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

The name Delap in braille

How to sign the name Delap using Sign Language

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

The name Delap in sign language

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