Zapfe

Zapfe Meaning & Origin

About Zapfe
The surname Zapfe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zapfe," meaning "tap" or "faucet." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a tapster or a barrel maker. The name Zapfe may also have been given to someone who lived near a tavern or brewery.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zapfe: 237
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,131
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPF
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AE1 P
🌐 IPA
/zapfe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zapfe in Braille

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

The name Zapfe in braille

How to sign the name Zapfe using Sign Language

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

The name Zapfe in sign language

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