Loper

Loper Meaning & Origin

About Loper
The surname Loper is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "loper," which means a runner or a messenger. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a fast runner or a courier. The name Loper may also have Dutch or German origins, where it could be derived from the word "looper," meaning a walker or a runner. Overall, the surname Loper signifies someone who was known for their speed or agility.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loper: 7,950
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,467
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.7

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LPR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L OW1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈloʊpər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loper in Braille

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

The name Loper in braille

How to sign the name Loper using Sign Language

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

The name Loper in sign language

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