Pyper

Pyper Meaning & Origin

About Pyper
The surname Pyper is of Scottish origin and is derived from the occupational name for a piper, someone who played the bagpipes. The name is derived from the Middle English word "pipere," which means "piper" or "flute player." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who played the bagpipes at social gatherings or events. Over time, the surname Pyper became hereditary and passed down through generations, signifying a family's connection to the musical profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pyper: 719
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,079
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PPR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AY1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpaɪpər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pyper in Braille

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

The name Pyper in braille

How to sign the name Pyper using Sign Language

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

The name Pyper in sign language

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