Lepp

Lepp Meaning & Origin

About Lepp
The surname Lepp is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lep," meaning "limp" or "lame." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who had a physical disability or walked with a limp. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lepp: 764
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30538
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LP
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 P
🌐 IPA
/lɛp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lepp in Braille

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

The name Lepp in braille

How to sign the name Lepp using Sign Language

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

The name Lepp in sign language

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