Doepke

Doepke Meaning & Origin

About Doepke
The surname Doepke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dopf" or "doppe," meaning "barrel" or "tub." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold barrels or was associated with the trade. Over time, the surname Doepke became hereditary and passed down through generations, signifying a family's ancestral connection to the barrel-making profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Doepke: 405
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,396
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Doepke 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
TPK
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0120
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D OW1 P K
🌐 IPA
/doʊpk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TPK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Doepke in Braille

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

The name Doepke in braille

How to sign the name Doepke using Sign Language

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

The name Doepke in sign language

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