Simpler

Simpler Meaning & Origin

About Simpler
The surname Simpler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "simpler," meaning "simple" or "humble." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered modest, unassuming, or straightforward in their manner or behavior. The name may have also been given to individuals who held a position of simplicity or humility within their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Simpler: 522
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,657
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMPLR
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S051406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 M P AH0 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɪmpələr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMPLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Simpler in Braille

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

The name Simpler in braille

How to sign the name Simpler using Sign Language

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

The name Simpler in sign language

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