Zepf

Zepf Meaning & Origin

About Zepf
The surname Zepf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zepf," meaning "braid" or "plait." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or wore braids or plaits. Over time, the surname Zepf became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zepf: 292
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67519
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zepf 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 EH1 P F
🌐 IPA
/zepf*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zepf in Braille

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

The name Zepf in braille

How to sign the name Zepf using Sign Language

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

The name Zepf in sign language

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