Lapena
Lapena Meaning & Origin
About Lapena
The surname Lapena is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "pena," meaning "pain" or "sorrow." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived near a place associated with pain or sorrow, such as a cemetery or a place of execution. The surname Lapena may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was known for their melancholic or sorrowful disposition.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Lapena is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Lapena: 330
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 60960
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.11
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lapena based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Lapena in Braille
Here's how to represent Lapena in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Lapena using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Lapena using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
