Depp

Depp Meaning & Origin

About Depp
The surname Depp is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "deppe," meaning "fool" or "idiot." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was considered foolish or simple-minded. Over time, the surname Depp may have been adopted by individuals who wanted to embrace or mock this characteristic, or it could have been assigned to people who worked as jesters or entertainers. Today, the surname Depp is most famously associated with the American actor Johnny Depp.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Depp: 808
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,279
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TP
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 P
🌐 IPA
/dɛp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Depp in Braille

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

The name Depp in braille

How to sign the name Depp using Sign Language

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

The name Depp in sign language

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