Defer

Defer Meaning & Origin

About Defer
The surname Defer is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "defer," meaning "to delay" or "to put off." It is likely that the surname Defer was originally given to someone who was known for being procrastinating or indecisive. Over time, it may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was habitually late or slow in their actions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Defer: 297
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66,553
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Defer 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
TFR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH0 F ER1
🌐 IPA
/dɪˈfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Defer in Braille

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

The name Defer in braille

How to sign the name Defer using Sign Language

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

The name Defer in sign language

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