Tarpeh

Tarpeh Meaning & Origin

About Tarpeh
The surname Tarpeh is of West African origin, specifically from the Bassa tribe in Liberia. It is derived from the Bassa word "tarpia," meaning "to be strong" or "to be powerful." The name Tarpeh signifies strength, power, and resilience, reflecting the cultural and historical significance of the Bassa people.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tarpeh: 260
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74,375
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRP
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0610
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AA1 R P EH2
🌐 IPA
/tarpeh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tarpeh in Braille

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

The name Tarpeh in braille

How to sign the name Tarpeh using Sign Language

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

The name Tarpeh in sign language

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