Koeppen

Koeppen Meaning & Origin

About Koeppen
The surname Koeppen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kopp," meaning "head" or "top." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a prominent position or had a distinctive physical feature on their head. Over time, the surname Koeppen has become a relatively common surname in Germany and has spread to other parts of the world through migration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koeppen: 1,292
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,529
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.44

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 P AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊpən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koeppen in Braille

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

The name Koeppen in braille

How to sign the name Koeppen using Sign Language

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

The name Koeppen in sign language

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