Flippen

Flippen Meaning & Origin

About Flippen
The surname Flippen is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fleopan," meaning "to fly" or "to flee." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was quick or agile, or possibly as a descriptive name for someone who was known for running away or escaping from situations. Over time, the surname Flippen has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Flippen: 2,296
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,283
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.78

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Flippen 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
FLPN
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F40105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L IH1 P AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈflɪpən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Flippen in Braille

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

The name Flippen in braille

How to sign the name Flippen using Sign Language

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

The name Flippen in sign language

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