Deppen

Deppen Meaning & Origin

About Deppen
The surname Deppen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "deppe," meaning "fool" or "simpleton." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered foolish or simple-minded. Over time, the surname may have been adopted by individuals who were known for their lighthearted or playful nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Deppen: 833
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,618
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Deppen 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 EH1 P AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛpən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Deppen in Braille

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

The name Deppen in braille

How to sign the name Deppen using Sign Language

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

The name Deppen in sign language

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