Limp

Limp Meaning & Origin

About Limp
The surname Limp is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "limpan," meaning "to happen" or "to occur." It is a nickname surname that was likely given to someone who was considered unlucky or prone to mishaps. The name may have also been used to describe someone who had a peculiar gait or walked with a limp.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Limp: 167
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 106,570
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LMP
🗽 NYSIIS
LAN
🔊 Soundex
L051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 M P
🌐 IPA
/lɪmp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Limp in Braille

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

The name Limp in braille

How to sign the name Limp using Sign Language

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

The name Limp in sign language

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