Pepin

Pepin Meaning & Origin

About Pepin
The surname Pepin is of French origin and is derived from the given name Pepin, which was a popular name in medieval France. The name Pepin itself is derived from the Latin name Pipinus, meaning "awe-inspiring" or "awe-striking." The surname Pepin is therefore likely to have been originally bestowed upon someone who possessed qualities or characteristics that were considered impressive or remarkable. Over time, the surname Pepin has become relatively common in French-speaking regions and has spread to other parts of the world through migration and colonization.

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📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pepin: 4,731
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7075
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.6

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PPN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 P IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɛpɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pepin in Braille

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

The name Pepin in braille

How to sign the name Pepin using Sign Language

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

The name Pepin in sign language

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