Tipper

Tipper Meaning & Origin

About Tipper
The surname Tipper is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "tipper," which means a person who tips or empties something. It is likely that the surname originally referred to someone who worked as a tipper, such as a tipper of carts or wagons. Over time, the surname Tipper may have also been used to describe someone who was known for giving tips or advice.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tipper: 460
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TPR
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T IH1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtɪpər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tipper in Braille

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

The name Tipper in braille

How to sign the name Tipper using Sign Language

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

The name Tipper in sign language

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