Terpstra

Terpstra Meaning & Origin

About Terpstra
The surname Terpstra is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "terp," which means "mound" or "artificial dwelling hill" in Dutch. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or on a terp. Terps were man-made mounds constructed in the Netherlands to protect against flooding. Therefore, the surname Terpstra likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or on a terp.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Terpstra: 2,514
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,370
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.85

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRPSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T0612360
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T EH1 R P S T R AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtΙ›rpˌstrΙ‘/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRPSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Terpstra in Braille

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

The name Terpstra in braille

How to sign the name Terpstra using Sign Language

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

The name Terpstra in sign language

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