About Karpen
The surname Karpen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "karf," meaning "carpenter." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as carpenters or were associated with the carpentry trade. The name Karpen signifies a person's ancestral connection to the profession of carpentry.
The surname Karpen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Karpen 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 Karpen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Karpen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Karpen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.