Liepiņš (Old orthography: Leepin(g); feminine: Liepiņa) is a Latvian topographic surname, derived from the Latvian word for "linden tree" (liepa).[1] Individuals with the surname include:
- Arvis Liepiņš (born 1990), Latvian cross-country skier
- Emīls Liepiņš (born 1992), Latvian cyclist
- Jānis Liepiņš (1894–1964), Latvian painter
- Kaspars Liepiņš (born 1984), Latvian sidecarcross rider
- Ilmārs Liepiņš (1947–2007), Latvian football player
- Modris Liepiņš (born 1966), Latvian race walker
- Zigmārs Liepiņš (born 1952), Latvian composer
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Word/name | Latvian |
| Meaning | "little linden tree" |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Lepin |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Liepiņš Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 20 January 2016.
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