Feifer

Feifer Meaning & Origin

About Feifer
The surname Feifer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pfeifer," meaning "piper" or "flutist." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who played the flute or pipe. The name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were skilled musicians or who worked as musicians in a professional capacity. Over time, the surname Feifer has evolved and spread to various regions, including Eastern Europe and the United States, where it continues to be used today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Feifer: 210
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,336
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FFR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AY1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/feifer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Feifer in Braille

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

The name Feifer in braille

How to sign the name Feifer using Sign Language

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

The name Feifer in sign language

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