Kelpe

Kelpe Meaning & Origin

About Kelpe
The surname Kelpe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kelpe," meaning "calf." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who raised or cared for calves. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a calf, such as being gentle or playful. Over time, the surname Kelpe has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kelpe: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141,140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 L P IY0
🌐 IPA
/kelpe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kelpe in Braille

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

The name Kelpe in braille

How to sign the name Kelpe using Sign Language

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

The name Kelpe in sign language

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