Keppinger

Keppinger Meaning & Origin

About Keppinger
The surname Keppinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "keppen," meaning "to catch" or "to seize." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a catcher or a trapper. Over time, the name Keppinger became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, indicating a family's ancestral connection to this occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Keppinger: 104
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 156044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0105206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 P IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/keppinger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPNKR', 'KPNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keppinger in Braille

The image below is how to represent Keppinger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Keppinger in braille

How to sign the name Keppinger using Sign Language

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

The name Keppinger in sign language

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