Kiper

Kiper Meaning & Origin

About Kiper
The surname Kiper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kiper," meaning "basket." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who made or sold baskets. The name may have also been used to denote someone who worked as a cooper, a person who made or repaired barrels and casks. Over time, the surname Kiper has evolved and spread to different regions, including the United States, where it is found today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kiper: 1,100
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,185
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AY1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkaɪpər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kiper in Braille

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

The name Kiper in braille

How to sign the name Kiper using Sign Language

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

The name Kiper in sign language

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