About Kippes
The surname Kippes is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kippe," meaning "basket" or "hurdle." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or used baskets or hurdles. Over time, the surname Kippes may have also been used to denote someone who lived near a basket maker or had a physical characteristic resembling a basket.
The surname Kippes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kippes based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kippes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kippes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.