Confer

Confer Meaning & Origin

About Confer
The surname Confer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "konferen," meaning "to advise" or "to consult." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for giving wise counsel or acting as an advisor. Over time, the name Confer became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the family's ancestral connection to this advisory role.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Confer: 3,657
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,951
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.24

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNFR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C05106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 N F ER1
🌐 IPA
/kənˈfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Confer in Braille

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

The name Confer in braille

How to sign the name Confer using Sign Language

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

The name Confer in sign language

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