Jasper

Jasper Meaning & Origin

About Jasper
The surname Jasper is derived from the given name "Jasper," which has its roots in the Persian word "yaspar" meaning "treasurer" or "treasure holder." It is believed to have been introduced to Europe through the Crusades and gained popularity as a given name in the Middle Ages. As a surname, Jasper likely originated as a patronymic, denoting "son of Jasper." Today, individuals with the surname Jasper can be found across various countries, particularly in English-speaking regions.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jasper: 9,632
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,687
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.27

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
JSPR
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
JA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
J02106
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AE1 S P ER0
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆสครฆspษ™r/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('JSPR', 'ASPR')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jasper in Braille

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

The name Jasper in braille

How to sign the name Jasper using Sign Language

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

The name Jasper in sign language

Numerology