Gaffron

Gaffron Meaning & Origin

About Gaffron
The surname Gaffron is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gaffre," meaning "godfather" or "sponsor." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who held the role of a godfather or sponsor in a baptismal ceremony. Over time, the name Gaffron became a hereditary surname and is now primarily found in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaffron: 137
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 125282
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFRN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G01605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 F R AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/gaffron*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G165

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaffron in Braille

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

The name Gaffron in braille

How to sign the name Gaffron using Sign Language

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

The name Gaffron in sign language

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