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Earp
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  • Used in: 2 countries

Origin: Germanic

The definitive origin is unclear. Some are proposed, including Old English eorp (“swarthy”), from Proto-Germanic *erpaz (“light brown”); or a connection to the placenames Ypres (Belgium) or Erpe (Netherlands).

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United Kingdom Earp Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #5470
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United States Earp Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #8111
Frequency 3,766 people (1.4 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 92.41% Hispanic 1.17% Black 3.77% Asian/PI 0.4% Native Am. 1.12% Two+ 1.14%
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