About Kiep
The surname Kiep is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kipe," meaning "basket" or "container." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold baskets. Over time, the surname Kiep may have also been used to denote someone who lived near a basket maker or had a physical resemblance to a basket.
The surname Kiep is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kiep 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 Kiep is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kiep in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kiep using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.