Cofer

Cofer Meaning & Origin

About Cofer
The surname Cofer is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cofer," meaning "basket" or "container." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who made or sold baskets or containers. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Coffer or Coffey.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cofer: 4,561
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,315
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.55

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

Ranking information for the surname Cofer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 F ER1
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊˈfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cofer in Braille

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

The name Cofer in braille

How to sign the name Cofer using Sign Language

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

The name Cofer in sign language

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