Coffer

Coffer Meaning & Origin

About Coffer
The surname Coffer is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "coffre," meaning a chest or box. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold coffers or chests. The name may also have been given to someone who had a strong or sturdy build, resembling a chest or box. Over time, the surname Coffer has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Coffer: 1,377
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,590
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.47

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Coffer 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 Coffer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɔfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Coffer in Braille

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

The name Coffer in braille

How to sign the name Coffer using Sign Language

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

The name Coffer in sign language

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