Kerper

Kerper Meaning & Origin

About Kerper
The surname Kerper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kerper," meaning "basket." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who made or sold baskets. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in weaving or working with wicker, or it could have been used to identify someone who lived near a basket maker or a place associated with basket making.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kerper: 502
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,077
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRPR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkərpər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kerper in Braille

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

The name Kerper in braille

How to sign the name Kerper using Sign Language

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

The name Kerper in sign language

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