Tropper

Tropper Meaning & Origin

About Tropper
The surname Tropper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "trop(p)er," meaning "drummer" or "drum player." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who played the drum or was associated with drumming in some way. The name may have been given to individuals who were drummers in military bands or who played the drum during festive occasions. Over time, the surname Tropper has evolved and spread to various regions, including Austria and other German-speaking areas.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tropper: 260
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74,375
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRPR
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T60106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R AA1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/tropper*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tropper in Braille

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

The name Tropper in braille

How to sign the name Tropper using Sign Language

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

The name Tropper in sign language

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