Dieffenderfer

Dieffenderfer Meaning & Origin

About Dieffenderfer
The surname Dieffenderfer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dieventer" or "dieventerfer," meaning "thief catcher" or "thief hunter." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a thief catcher or was involved in law enforcement. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their ability to apprehend thieves or maintain order in their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dieffenderfer: 161
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109758
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dieffenderfer 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

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TFNTRFR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0105306106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AY1 F EH2 N D ER0 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/dieffenderfer*/
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('TFNTRFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D153

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dieffenderfer in Braille

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

The name Dieffenderfer in braille

How to sign the name Dieffenderfer using Sign Language

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

The name Dieffenderfer in sign language

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