Topalian

Topalian Meaning & Origin

About Topalian
The surname Topalian is of Armenian origin and is derived from the Armenian word "topal," meaning "lame" or "crippled." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone with a physical disability or impairment. Over time, the surname Topalian has become a common Armenian last name, often indicating an individual's Armenian heritage.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Topalian: 405
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,396
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TPLN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T010405
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AH0 P EY1 L IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/tΙ™ΛˆpeΙͺliΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TPLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T145

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Topalian in Braille

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

The name Topalian in braille

How to sign the name Topalian using Sign Language

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

The name Topalian in sign language

Numerology