Zapien

Zapien Meaning & Origin

About Zapien
The surname Zapien is of Basque origin and is derived from the word "zapi," meaning "shoemaker" or "cobbler" in the Basque language. It is a occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as shoemakers or had a connection to the trade. The name has variations such as Zapian, Zapiain, and Zapien, and is primarily found in the Basque region of Spain and France.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zapien: 3,298
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,818
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.12

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SPN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
ZSA
πŸ”Š Soundex
Z0105
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AE1 P IY0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈzæpin/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zapien in Braille

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

The name Zapien in braille

How to sign the name Zapien using Sign Language

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

The name Zapien in sign language

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