Frappier

Frappier Meaning & Origin

About Frappier
The surname Frappier is of French origin and is derived from the word "frapper," meaning "to strike" or "to hit." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was skilled in combat or known for their strength. Over time, the surname Frappier has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in France and French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Frappier: 988
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,115
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Frappier 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
FRP
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F60106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F R AE1 P IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfræpiər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRP', 'FRPR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Frappier in Braille

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

The name Frappier in braille

How to sign the name Frappier using Sign Language

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

The name Frappier in sign language

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