Kelp

Kelp Meaning & Origin

About Kelp
The surname Kelp is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "celp," meaning "a ship." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was associated with ships or had a connection to the sea. The surname Kelp may have also been used to describe someone who had a sturdy or strong build, similar to the robustness of a ship.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kelp: 342
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59171
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K041
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 L P
🌐 IPA
/kɛlp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kelp in Braille

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

The name Kelp in braille

How to sign the name Kelp using Sign Language

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

The name Kelp in sign language

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