Deffner

Deffner Meaning & Origin

About Deffner
The surname Deffner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Deffner," which means "tanner" or "leatherworker." It is derived from the Middle High German word "defen," meaning "to tan." The name likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who worked in the leather industry, indicating their occupation or trade. Over time, the surname Deffner has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Deffner: 247
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77,522
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Deffner 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
TFNR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D01506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 F N ER0
🌐 IPA
/deffner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D156

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Deffner in Braille

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

The name Deffner in braille

How to sign the name Deffner using Sign Language

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

The name Deffner in sign language

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