Keplinger

Keplinger Meaning & Origin

About Keplinger
The surname Keplinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "keppel" meaning "cap" or "hood." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold caps or hoods. Over time, individuals with this surname may have adopted it as a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Keplinger: 1,946
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,151
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.66

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPLNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K01405206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 P AH0 L IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛpəlɪŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPLNKR', 'KPLNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K145

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keplinger in Braille

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

The name Keplinger in braille

How to sign the name Keplinger using Sign Language

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

The name Keplinger in sign language

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