Triptow

Triptow Meaning & Origin

About Triptow
The surname Triptow is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "trip," meaning "to step" or "to tread," and "tow," meaning "to pull" or "to drag." As a result, the surname Triptow is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a hauler or a carrier, specifically someone who pulled or dragged heavy loads. Over time, the surname may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with this occupation or by their descendants.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Triptow: 109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 150,452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Triptow 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
TRPT
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T60130
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R IH1 P T OW0
🌐 IPA
/triptow*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRPT', 'TRPTF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T613

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Triptow in Braille

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

The name Triptow in braille

How to sign the name Triptow using Sign Language

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

The name Triptow in sign language

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