About Orpin
The surname Orpin is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "orpine," which refers to a type of herbaceous plant with fleshy leaves and yellow flowers. The name may have been used as a topographic or locational surname for someone who lived near or worked with this plant. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone with a pale or yellowish complexion, resembling the color of the plant. Overall, the surname Orpin is likely to have originated from a botanical or physical characteristic.
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The surname Orpin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Orpin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Orpin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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