Lauper

Lauper Meaning & Origin

About Lauper
The surname Lauper is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "loufære," meaning "runner" or "messenger." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a fast runner or a courier. Over time, the name Lauper has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Lauper can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Switzerland and the United States.

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📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lauper: 228
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82613
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LPR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AW1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlaʊpər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lauper in Braille

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

The name Lauper in braille

How to sign the name Lauper using Sign Language

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

The name Lauper in sign language

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