Zapf

Zapf Meaning & Origin

About Zapf
The surname Zapf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zapf," meaning "taper" or "spigot." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a cooper or a barrel maker. The name Zapf may also have been given to someone who lived near a tavern or brewery, as barrels and spigots were commonly associated with these establishments.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zapf: 1,005
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,787
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zapf 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
SPF
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AE1 P F
🌐 IPA
/zæpf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zapf in Braille

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

The name Zapf in braille

How to sign the name Zapf using Sign Language

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

The name Zapf in sign language

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