Gaffner

Gaffner Meaning & Origin

About Gaffner
The surname Gaffner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gaff(e)" meaning "gaff" or "hook." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a fisherman or a fishmonger, or someone who used a gaff or hook-like tool in their profession. Over time, the surname Gaffner became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaffner: 244
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78,316
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gaffner 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
KFNR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G01506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 F N ER0
🌐 IPA
/gaffner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G156

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaffner in Braille

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

The name Gaffner in braille

How to sign the name Gaffner using Sign Language

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

The name Gaffner in sign language

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