Kieffer

Kieffer Meaning & Origin

About Kieffer
The name "Kieffer" is of German origin and is derived from the occupational surname "Küfer," meaning "cooper" or "barrel maker." It is a surname that was often given to individuals who were involved in the trade of making or repairing barrels. The name "Kieffer" signifies someone who had skills in crafting and working with wooden barrels, highlighting their expertise in this specific occupation.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kieffer are male.

Kieffer Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkifər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kieffer in Braille

Here's how to represent Kieffer in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Kieffer in braille

How to Spell the Name Kieffer in American Sign Language (ASL)

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

The name Kieffer in sign language

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