Tippey

Tippey Meaning & Origin

About Tippey
The surname Tippey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "tippa," meaning "a point" or "a top." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived at or near a prominent point or hilltop. The name may also have been given to someone who had a pointed or prominent feature, such as a sharp nose or chin. Over time, the surname Tippey has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tippey: 177
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101,737
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TP
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T IH1 P IY0
🌐 IPA
/tippey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tippey in Braille

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

The name Tippey in braille

How to sign the name Tippey using Sign Language

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

The name Tippey in sign language

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