Ripley

Ripley Meaning & Origin

About Ripley
The surname Ripley is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Old English word "ripan" meaning "to rip" or "to tear," and "leah" meaning "clearing" or "meadow." This suggests that the name Ripley originally referred to someone who lived near a clearing where trees had been ripped or torn down. Another possibility is that it is derived from the Old English word "hrip" meaning "shelter" or "retreat," indicating that the name Ripley could have been given to someone who lived near a sheltered or secluded area. Overall, the surname Ripley likely originated as a descriptive name for someone's place of residence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ripley: 9,314
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ripley 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RPL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0140
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 P L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrΙͺpli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ripley in Braille

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

The name Ripley in braille

How to sign the name Ripley using Sign Language

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

The name Ripley in sign language

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