Zipf

Zipf Meaning & Origin

About Zipf
The surname Zipf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zipfe," meaning "point" or "tip." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a pointed or conical geographical feature, such as a peak or a hill. The name Zipf is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and Austria.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zipf: 507
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,720
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPF
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IH1 P F
🌐 IPA
/zÉŞpf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zipf in Braille

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

The name Zipf in braille

How to sign the name Zipf using Sign Language

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

The name Zipf in sign language

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