Rapien

Rapien Meaning & Origin

About Rapien
The surname Rapien is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rapi," meaning "quick" or "fast." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for their speed or agility. Over time, the name Rapien became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Rapien can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rapien: 216
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RPN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1 P IY0 N
🌐 IPA
/rapien*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rapien in Braille

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

The name Rapien in braille

How to sign the name Rapien using Sign Language

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

The name Rapien in sign language

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