Koerper

Koerper Meaning & Origin

About Koerper
The surname Koerper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "körper," meaning "body." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a strong or robust physique. The surname may have been given to individuals who were physically imposing or had a well-built body. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koerper: 244
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78,316
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRPR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/koerper*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koerper in Braille

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

The name Koerper in braille

How to sign the name Koerper using Sign Language

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

The name Koerper in sign language

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