Trapper

Trapper Meaning & Origin

About Trapper
The surname Trapper is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "trappere," meaning a person who sets traps to catch animals. It was likely given to individuals who worked as trappers, hunters, or fur traders, indicating their profession or trade. The name Trapper signifies a connection to the trapping industry and the skills associated with it.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Trapper: 121
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 138,304
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRPR
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T60106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R AE1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtræpər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Trapper in Braille

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

The name Trapper in braille

How to sign the name Trapper using Sign Language

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

The name Trapper in sign language

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