Raper

Raper Meaning & Origin

About Raper
The surname Raper is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "rapere," meaning "roper" or "maker of ropes." It was an occupational name given to individuals involved in the rope-making trade. The surname Raper likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold ropes or could have been a descriptive name for someone who had a skill or physical resemblance associated with rope-making.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Raper: 4,825
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,952
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.64

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RPR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈreΙͺpΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Raper in Braille

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

The name Raper in braille

How to sign the name Raper using Sign Language

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

The name Raper in sign language

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