Epp

Epp Meaning & Origin

About Epp
The surname Epp is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Eppo, which itself is a short form of various Germanic names beginning with the element "eber" meaning "wild boar." The name Epp was often used as a nickname for someone who displayed boar-like characteristics such as strength, fierceness, or stubbornness. Over time, it became a hereditary surname and is now found predominantly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Epp: 2,127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,127
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.72

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

Pronunciation

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🔊 Soundex
E100
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 P
🌐 IPA
/ɛp/
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('AP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Epp in Braille

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

The name Epp in braille

How to sign the name Epp using Sign Language

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

The name Epp in sign language

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