Papier

Papier Meaning & Origin

About Papier
The surname Papier is of German origin and is derived from the word "Papier," meaning "paper" in English. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with or was involved in the paper industry. The name may have been initially used to identify papermakers, paper merchants, or individuals who worked in paper mills or bookbinding. Over time, the surname Papier has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Papier: 202
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,221
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PP
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EY1 P Y ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpeɪpjər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PP', 'PPR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Papier in Braille

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

The name Papier in braille

How to sign the name Papier using Sign Language

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

The name Papier in sign language

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