Defur

Defur Meaning & Origin

About Defur
The surname Defur is of French origin and is derived from the word "defour," meaning "to forge" or "to shape." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a blacksmith or a metalworker. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in shaping or forging metal objects, such as tools or weapons. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved to its current form, Defur.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Defur: 183
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,982
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TFR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH0 F ER1
🌐 IPA
/defur*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Defur in Braille

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

The name Defur in braille

How to sign the name Defur using Sign Language

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

The name Defur in sign language

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