Schlapia

Schlapia Meaning & Origin

About Schlapia
The surname Schlapia is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schlap," meaning "slack" or "loose." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was perceived as lazy or lacking in energy. Over time, this nickname may have evolved into a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Schlapia can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schlapia: 115
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 144,141
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLP
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S204010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L AA1 P IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/schlapia*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLP', 'SLP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S241

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schlapia in Braille

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

The name Schlapia in braille

How to sign the name Schlapia using Sign Language

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

The name Schlapia in sign language

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