Koep

Koep Meaning & Origin

About Koep
The surname Koep is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "koup" or "kope," meaning "purchase" or "bargain." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for a merchant or trader, indicating someone involved in buying and selling goods. Over time, the surname Koep may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near a marketplace or were associated with commercial activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koep: 496
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,511
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 P
🌐 IPA
/koʊp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koep in Braille

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

The name Koep in braille

How to sign the name Koep using Sign Language

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

The name Koep in sign language

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