Rape

Rape Meaning & Origin

About Rape
The surname "Rape" is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Old English word "rap," meaning "rope" or "cord," and could have been a nickname for someone who made or sold ropes. Another possibility is that it originated from a medieval personal name "Ralph," which was sometimes spelled as "Rape." Additionally, it could be a locational surname referring to places called "Rape" in Sussex, England. It is important to note that surnames often have various origins and meanings, and further research into specific family history is recommended for a more accurate understanding.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rape: 1,178
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,012
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RP
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R010
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1 P
🌐 IPA
/reΙͺp/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rape in Braille

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

The name Rape in braille

How to sign the name Rape using Sign Language

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

The name Rape in sign language

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