Trip

Trip Meaning & Origin

About Trip
The surname Trip is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "trip," meaning "to step lightly or nimbly." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a light or nimble gait. The surname Trip may have been given to individuals who were known for their agility or quick movements. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Trip: 189
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 96,368
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRP
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R IH1 P
🌐 IPA
/trɪp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Trip in Braille

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

The name Trip in braille

How to sign the name Trip using Sign Language

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

The name Trip in sign language

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