Reaper

Reaper Meaning & Origin

About Reaper
The surname Reaper is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "reapere," which means "one who reaps." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as reapers, specifically those who harvested crops, particularly grains, by cutting them with a sickle or scythe. The surname Reaper signifies an ancestral connection to the agricultural profession and reflects the importance of farming and harvesting in the family's history.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Reaper: 243
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78567
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RPR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈripΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reaper in Braille

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

The name Reaper in braille

How to sign the name Reaper using Sign Language

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

The name Reaper in sign language

Numerology