Skipper

Skipper Meaning & Origin

About Skipper
The surname Skipper is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skipari," meaning "shipper" or "mariner." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked on or owned a ship. The name Skipper is often associated with individuals who had a connection to the sea or were involved in maritime activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Skipper: 10,338
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3457
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.5

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKPR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K IH1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈskɪpər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Skipper in Braille

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

The name Skipper in braille

How to sign the name Skipper using Sign Language

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

The name Skipper in sign language

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