Duffner

Duffner Meaning & Origin

About Duffner
The surname Duffner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "doffe," meaning "dull" or "stupid." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as slow-witted or lacking intelligence. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Duffner can be found primarily in Germany and Austria.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Duffner: 498
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,369
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Duffner 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 AH1 F N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdəfnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D156

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Duffner in Braille

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

The name Duffner in braille

How to sign the name Duffner using Sign Language

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

The name Duffner in sign language

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