Kulp

Kulp Meaning & Origin

About Kulp
The surname Kulp is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kulp," meaning "cup" or "goblet." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold cups or goblets. Over time, the surname Kulp may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a cup-like shape to their head or who had a fondness for drinking from cups.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kulp: 4,681
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7143
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.59

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K041
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 L P
🌐 IPA
/kəlp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kulp in Braille

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

The name Kulp in braille

How to sign the name Kulp using Sign Language

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

The name Kulp in sign language

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