Deffinger

Deffinger Meaning & Origin

About Deffinger
The surname Deffinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "definger," meaning "one who is skilled with his fingers." It is an occupational surname typically given to individuals who were skilled craftsmen or artisans, particularly those who worked with their hands, such as tailors, weavers, or carpenters. The name signifies someone who is dexterous and adept at intricate manual work.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Deffinger: 104
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 156,044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TFNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0105206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 F IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/deffinger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFNKR', 'TFNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Deffinger in Braille

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

The name Deffinger in braille

How to sign the name Deffinger using Sign Language

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

The name Deffinger in sign language

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