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.
The surname Zipf is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Zipf in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.