About Snipe
The surname Snipe is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "snipe," which refers to a type of bird. As a surname, Snipe likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled a snipe in some way, such as having a long, thin nose or being quick and agile like the bird. Alternatively, it could have been a locational surname for someone who lived near a place associated with snipes, such as a marsh or wetland where these birds are commonly found.
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The surname Snipe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Snipe 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 Snipe is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Snipe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Snipe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.