Snype

Snype Meaning & Origin

About Snype
The surname Snype is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "snipe," which refers to a type of bird. As a surname, Snype likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with the snipe bird, such as being elusive, quick, or having a long beak. It may have also been a locational surname for someone who lived near a place where snipes were commonly found.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Snype: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNP
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S5010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S N AY1 P
🌐 IPA
/snype*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNP', 'XNP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Snype in Braille

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

The name Snype in braille

How to sign the name Snype using Sign Language

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

The name Snype in sign language

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