Nepple

Nepple Meaning & Origin

About Nepple
The surname Nepple is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "neppel," meaning "turnip." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either grew or sold turnips or had some association with turnips. Surnames derived from occupations or characteristics were common in medieval times, and Nepple likely originated as a descriptive name for someone involved in the turnip trade or with physical features resembling a turnip.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nepple: 161
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109,758
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nepple based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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NP
🔊 Soundex
N0140
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/nepple*/
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('NP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nepple in Braille

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

The name Nepple in braille

How to sign the name Nepple using Sign Language

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

The name Nepple in sign language

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