Snipe

Snipe Meaning & Origin

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.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Snipe: 709
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,438
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SNP
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S5010
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S N AY1 P
🌐 IPA
/snaΙͺp/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SNP', 'XNP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Snipe in Braille

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

The name Snipe in braille

How to sign the name Snipe using Sign Language

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.

The name Snipe in sign language

Numerology