Lapan

Lapan Meaning & Origin

About Lapan
The surname Lapan is of French origin and is derived from the word "loup," meaning "wolf." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed wolf-like characteristics, such as being fierce, cunning, or having a strong presence. The surname Lapan may have been given to individuals who were skilled hunters or had a connection to wolves in some way.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lapan: 1,646
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,202
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.56

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LPN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AH0 P AE1 N
🌐 IPA
/ləˈpæn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lapan in Braille

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

The name Lapan in braille

How to sign the name Lapan using Sign Language

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

The name Lapan in sign language

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