About Lapke
The surname Lapke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lappe," meaning "patch" or "rag." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either wore patched clothing or worked as a tailor or mender of clothes. The name Lapke signifies a person's occupation or physical appearance, specifically related to clothing or textiles.
The surname Lapke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lapke based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Lapke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lapke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.