Rapin

Rapin Meaning & Origin

About Rapin
The surname Rapin is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "rapine," meaning "plunder" or "robbery." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was involved in or associated with acts of robbery or plundering. Over time, the surname Rapin has evolved and may also have been used as a metonymic occupational name for someone involved in the distribution or sale of stolen goods.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rapin: 270
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 72,105
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RPN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 P IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/rapin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rapin in Braille

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

The name Rapin in braille

How to sign the name Rapin using Sign Language

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

The name Rapin in sign language

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