Rapplean

Rapplean Meaning & Origin

About Rapplean
The surname Rapplean is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rappel," meaning "quick" or "nimble." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was agile or swift in their movements. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rapplean: 111
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 148,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rapplean based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RPN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R01405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 P L IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/rapplean*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R145

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rapplean in Braille

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

The name Rapplean in braille

How to sign the name Rapplean using Sign Language

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

The name Rapplean in sign language

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