Kaup

Kaup Meaning & Origin

About Kaup
The surname Kaup is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "koup," meaning "purchase" or "bargain." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a merchant or trader, referring to someone involved in buying and selling goods or engaging in business transactions. The name Kaup may also have been given to individuals who were known for their shrewdness or skill in negotiating deals.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kaup: 1,298
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,458
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.44

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 P
🌐 IPA
/kɔp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kaup in Braille

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

The name Kaup in braille

How to sign the name Kaup using Sign Language

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

The name Kaup in sign language

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