Potempa

Potempa Meaning & Origin

About Potempa
The surname Potempa is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "potępiać," meaning "to condemn" or "to disapprove." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their critical or judgmental nature. Over time, the surname Potempa became hereditary and passed down through generations, representing the descendants of individuals with this characteristic.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Potempa: 529
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,164
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Potempa 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
PTMP
🗽 NYSIIS
PANA
🔊 Soundex
P030510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW0 T EH1 M P AH0
🌐 IPA
/poʊˈtɛmpə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P351

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Potempa in Braille

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

The name Potempa in braille

How to sign the name Potempa using Sign Language

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

The name Potempa in sign language

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