Pipkin

Pipkin Meaning & Origin

About Pipkin
The surname Pipkin is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "pipkin," which refers to a small cooking pot or vessel. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who either made or used such pots. The name may also have been used to describe someone who was small in stature or had a round, pot-like shape. Overall, the surname Pipkin is associated with the occupation or physical characteristics of an individual.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pipkin: 5,604
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,119
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.9

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pipkin 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

📇 Metaphone
PPKN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P01205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P IH1 P K IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɪpkɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PPKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P125

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pipkin in Braille

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

The name Pipkin in braille

How to sign the name Pipkin using Sign Language

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

The name Pipkin in sign language

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