Lappin

Lappin Meaning & Origin

About Lappin
The surname Lappin is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "leapach" meaning "nimble" or "agile." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was quick or sprightly in their movements. Over time, the name Lappin became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Ireland and Scotland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lappin: 2,122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14155
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.72

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lappin 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

📇 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 Lappin in Braille

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

The name Lappin in braille

How to sign the name Lappin using Sign Language

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

The name Lappin in sign language

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