Snape

Snape Meaning & Origin

About Snape
The surname Snape is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old Norse word "sneppa," meaning "a hilltop" or "a mountain peak." The name likely referred to someone who lived near or on a hilltop or mountain peak. Over time, the surname Snape has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Snape: 515
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42163
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SNP
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S5010
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S N EY1 P
🌐 IPA
/sneΙͺp/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SNP', 'XNP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Snape in Braille

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

The name Snape in braille

How to sign the name Snape using Sign Language

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

The name Snape in sign language

Numerology