Paup

Paup Meaning & Origin

About Paup
The surname Paup is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pouf" or "poufe," meaning "peacock." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a peacock, such as beauty, pride, or flamboyance. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Paup may have had ancestors who were known for their peacock-like qualities or had connections to the bird in some way.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Paup: 403
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,610
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PP
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AO1 P
🌐 IPA
/pɔp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Paup in Braille

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

The name Paup in braille

How to sign the name Paup using Sign Language

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

The name Paup in sign language

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