Mappin

Mappin Meaning & Origin

About Mappin
The surname Mappin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "mæppa," meaning "cup" or "measure." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold cups or measures. Over time, the name Mappin has evolved and become a surname associated with individuals and families who were involved in the trade of metalwork or silverware. Today, it is a relatively rare surname, primarily found in the United Kingdom.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mappin: 125
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 134,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MPN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 P IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/mappin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mappin in Braille

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

The name Mappin in braille

How to sign the name Mappin using Sign Language

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

The name Mappin in sign language

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