Eppig

Eppig Meaning & Origin

About Eppig
The surname Eppig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "eppich," meaning "yew tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked with yew trees. Yew trees were highly valued in medieval times for their durable wood, which was used for making bows and other weapons. The surname Eppig likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone associated with yew trees, and it has been passed down through generations as a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Eppig: 134
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 127,494
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Eppig 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
APK
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 P IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/eppig*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eppig in Braille

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

The name Eppig in braille

How to sign the name Eppig using Sign Language

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

The name Eppig in sign language

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