Lapp

Lapp Meaning & Origin

About Lapp
The surname Lapp is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lappe," meaning "rag" or "patch." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for wearing patched or ragged clothing. Over time, the surname Lapp became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lapp: 7,761
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,568
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.63

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LP
đŸ—œ NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L010
đŸŽ” Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 P
🌐 IPA
/lĂŠp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lapp in Braille

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

The name Lapp in braille

How to sign the name Lapp using Sign Language

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

The name Lapp in sign language

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