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.
The surname Repenning is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Repenning in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.