About Cheifetz
The surname Cheifetz is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "cheifetz," meaning "desire" or "pleasure." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Cheifetz. The name may have been given to someone who was considered desirable or pleasant, or it could have been a nickname for someone who had a strong desire for something.
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The surname Cheifetz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cheifetz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Cheifetz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cheifetz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.