Rapkin

Rapkin Meaning & Origin

About Rapkin
The surname Rapkin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "rap," meaning "rope" or "cord," and the word "kin," meaning "family" or "descendant." Therefore, the surname Rapkin is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold ropes or cords. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations, indicating a familial connection to the occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rapkin: 256
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75,317
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RPKN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R01205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 P K IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈrÌpkɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RPKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R125

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rapkin in Braille

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

The name Rapkin in braille

How to sign the name Rapkin using Sign Language

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

The name Rapkin in sign language

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