Lappe

Lappe Meaning & Origin

About Lappe
The surname Lappe 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 Lappe became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lappe: 986
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,152
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lappe 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 Lappe 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 Lappe in Braille

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

The name Lappe in braille

How to sign the name Lappe using Sign Language

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

The name Lappe in sign language

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