Gaffer

Gaffer Meaning & Origin

About Gaffer
The surname Gaffer is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "gaf," meaning "godfather" or "sponsor." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who acted as a godfather or sponsor during a baptism or confirmation ceremony. Over time, the surname Gaffer became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Gaffer can be found worldwide, although it is relatively rare.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaffer: 125
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 134,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/gaffer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaffer in Braille

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

The name Gaffer in braille

How to sign the name Gaffer using Sign Language

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

The name Gaffer in sign language

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