Pipes
Pipes Meaning & Origin
About Pipes
The surname Pipes is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pipa," meaning "pipe" or "flute." It was likely an occupational name given to someone who made or played musical instruments such as pipes or flutes. The name may also have been used to describe someone who lived near a pipe or flute player. Overall, the surname Pipes is associated with a musical or occupational background.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Pipes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Pipes: 3,136
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 10280
- Frequency per 100k people: 1.06
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pipes based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Pipes in Braille
Here's how to represent Pipes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Pipes using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Pipes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
