About Pepper
The surname Pepper is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "peper," meaning pepper. It is an occupational surname given to someone who was a pepperer, a person who sold or dealt in spices, particularly pepper. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a pepper plant or had a spicy or lively personality. Overall, the surname Pepper is associated with the spice trade and the spice itself.
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The surname Pepper is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pepper 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 Pepper in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pepper using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.