Elfer

Elfer Meaning & Origin

About Elfer
The surname Elfer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "elfer," meaning "eleven." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was the eleventh child in a family or born in the eleventh month. Over time, the surname Elfer became hereditary and passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Elfer can be found across the world, particularly in German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Elfer: 138
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 124,548
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

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🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
E4106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L F ER0
🌐 IPA
/elfer*/
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('ALFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elfer in Braille

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

The name Elfer in braille

How to sign the name Elfer using Sign Language

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

The name Elfer in sign language

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