Toepper

Toepper Meaning & Origin

About Toepper
The surname Toepper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "topper," meaning "to cover" or "to put on." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold hats or caps. The name may have also been given to someone who wore a distinctive hat or had a particular style of head covering. Over time, the surname Toepper has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Toepper: 258
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74,826
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Toepper based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TPR
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T OW1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/toepper*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Toepper in Braille

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

The name Toepper in braille

How to sign the name Toepper using Sign Language

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

The name Toepper in sign language

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