Riepe

Riepe Meaning & Origin

About Riepe
The surname Riepe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle Low German word "ripe," meaning "ripe" or "mature." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was considered mature or wise. Over time, the surname Riepe became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and the surrounding regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Riepe: 508
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,640
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RP
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 P
🌐 IPA
/rip/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Riepe in Braille

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

The name Riepe in braille

How to sign the name Riepe using Sign Language

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

The name Riepe in sign language

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