Sapir

Sapir Meaning & Origin

About Sapir
The surname Sapir is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "sappir," meaning "sapphire." It is a Jewish surname that is often associated with the Levite tribe, which traditionally held religious and ceremonial roles in ancient Israel. The name Sapir may have been given to individuals who were involved in the trade or craftsmanship of sapphires or who had a connection to the precious gemstone.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sapir: 371
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55,386
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/sapir*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sapir in Braille

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

The name Sapir in braille

How to sign the name Sapir using Sign Language

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

The name Sapir in sign language

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