Karper

Karper Meaning & Origin

About Karper
The surname Karper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "karpf," meaning "carp." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a fisherman or was associated with the fishing industry. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in catching or selling carp, a popular fish in Germany. Over time, the surname Karper became hereditary and passed down through generations, representing the ancestral connection to the occupation or trade.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Karper: 319
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62,714
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRPR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R P ER0
🌐 IPA
/karper*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Karper in Braille

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

The name Karper in braille

How to sign the name Karper using Sign Language

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

The name Karper in sign language

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