Kieper

Kieper Meaning & Origin

About Kieper
The surname Kieper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kiper," meaning "basket." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who made or sold baskets. The name may have also been given to someone who worked with wicker or reeds. Over time, the surname Kieper has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kieper: 377
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,637
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kieper based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkipər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kieper in Braille

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

The name Kieper in braille

How to sign the name Kieper using Sign Language

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

The name Kieper in sign language

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