Limper

Limper Meaning & Origin

About Limper
The surname Limper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "limpfære," meaning "lame" or "limping." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who had a limp or walked with a slight limp. The surname Limper thus signifies an individual or their descendants who were known for their limping gait.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Limper: 199
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 92,358
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LMPR
🗽 NYSIIS
LANA
🔊 Soundex
L05106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 M P ER0
🌐 IPA
/limper*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LMPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Limper in Braille

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

The name Limper in braille

How to sign the name Limper using Sign Language

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

The name Limper in sign language

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