Kipper

Kipper Meaning & Origin

About Kipper
The surname Kipper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kipper," 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 lived near a basket maker or had a basket-like physical feature. Over time, variations of the surname Kipper have emerged, such as Kipperman or Kippermann, indicating the same occupation or association with basket making.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kipper: 902
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26910
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɪpər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kipper in Braille

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

The name Kipper in braille

How to sign the name Kipper using Sign Language

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

The name Kipper in sign language

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