Chaffer

Chaffer Meaning & Origin

About Chaffer
The surname Chaffer is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "chaffare," meaning "trade" or "bargain." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone involved in trade or commerce. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled negotiators or merchants. Over time, the surname Chaffer became hereditary and passed down through generations, representing a family's association with trade or business activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chaffer: 245
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78,040
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chaffer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XFR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH EY1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/chaffer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chaffer in Braille

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

The name Chaffer in braille

How to sign the name Chaffer using Sign Language

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

The name Chaffer in sign language

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