Zipper

Zipper Meaning & Origin

About Zipper
The surname Zipper is of German origin and is derived from the word "Zipfel," meaning "point" or "tip." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who lived near a pointed or triangular-shaped geographical feature. Over time, the name evolved to Zipper, and individuals with this surname are likely to have ancestors who lived in or near such locations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zipper: 402
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,723
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IH1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈzɪpər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zipper in Braille

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

The name Zipper in braille

How to sign the name Zipper using Sign Language

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

The name Zipper in sign language

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