Leppin

Leppin Meaning & Origin

About Leppin
The surname Leppin is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lep," meaning "limp" or "lame." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a physical disability or a limp. Over time, the surname Leppin became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Leppin can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leppin: 213
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,335
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leppin 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 EH1 P IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/leppin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leppin in Braille

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

The name Leppin in braille

How to sign the name Leppin using Sign Language

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

The name Leppin in sign language

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