Repenning

Repenning Meaning & Origin

About Repenning
The surname Repenning is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "repen" which means "to tear" or "to rip." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was skilled at tearing or ripping things, or possibly for someone who had a forceful or aggressive personality. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Repenning: 140
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123064
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RPNNK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0105052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY0 P AH1 N IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/repenning*/
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('RPNNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R155

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Repenning in Braille

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

The name Repenning in braille

How to sign the name Repenning using Sign Language

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

The name Repenning in sign language

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