Leiper

Leiper Meaning & Origin

About Leiper
The surname Leiper is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "leapere," meaning "dancer" or "leaper." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was known for their agility or skill in dancing. The name may have also been used to describe someone who was lively or energetic in nature. Over time, the surname Leiper has evolved and variations such as Leeper or Leipper have emerged.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leiper: 288
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68,345
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LPR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlipΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leiper in Braille

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

The name Leiper in braille

How to sign the name Leiper using Sign Language

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

The name Leiper in sign language

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