Rupe

Rupe Meaning & Origin

About Rupe
The surname Rupe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ruop" or "rupe," meaning "rock" or "cliff." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a prominent rock or cliff formation. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a strong or solid personality, likening them to a rock.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rupe: 3,572
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9138
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RP
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW1 P
🌐 IPA
/rup/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rupe in Braille

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

The name Rupe in braille

How to sign the name Rupe using Sign Language

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

The name Rupe in sign language

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