Haper

Haper Meaning & Origin

About Haper
The surname Haper is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a harper, someone who played the harp. The name is derived from the Old English word "hearpere," which means "harpist." It was a common occupational name during the Middle Ages when harpists were often employed by nobility and played at various events and gatherings. Over time, the surname Haper has evolved and may have variations in spelling such as Harper or Harpur. Today, it is a relatively common surname found primarily in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Haper: 190
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95,955
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HPR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EY1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/haper*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Haper in Braille

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

The name Haper in braille

How to sign the name Haper using Sign Language

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

The name Haper in sign language

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