About Karpe
The surname Karpe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "karpe," meaning "carp," which is a type of fish. It is likely that the surname originated as an occupational name for someone involved in fishing or carpentry. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in catching or working with carp, or it could have been a nickname for someone who had physical characteristics associated with the fish. Overall, the surname Karpe is likely to have originated from an occupation or a descriptive nickname related to carp.
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The surname Karpe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Karpe 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 Karpe is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Karpe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Karpe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.