Kipf

Kipf Meaning & Origin

About Kipf
The surname Kipf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kipfe," meaning "point" or "tip." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a pointed or sharp feature, or possibly as an occupational name for a maker of pointed or sharp objects. The surname Kipf is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and Austria.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kipf: 102
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 158,432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 P F
🌐 IPA
/kipf*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kipf in Braille

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

The name Kipf in braille

How to sign the name Kipf using Sign Language

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

The name Kipf in sign language

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