Snipes

Snipes Meaning & Origin

About Snipes
The surname Snipes is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "snipe," which refers to a type of bird. The name was likely originally given as a nickname to someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with the snipe, such as being elusive or having a long, pointed nose. Over time, the name Snipes became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Snipes: 8,428
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,205
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.86

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SNPS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S50102
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S N AY1 P S
🌐 IPA
/snaΙͺps/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SNPS', 'XNPS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S512

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Snipes in Braille

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

The name Snipes in braille

How to sign the name Snipes using Sign Language

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

The name Snipes in sign language

Numerology