Lepping

Lepping Meaning & Origin

About Lepping
The surname Lepping 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 for someone who had a physical disability or walked with a limp. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Lepping can trace their ancestry back to someone who was known for their limp or lameness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lepping: 202
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,221
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LPNK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L01052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 P IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/lepping*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LPNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lepping in Braille

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

The name Lepping in braille

How to sign the name Lepping using Sign Language

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

The name Lepping in sign language

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