Gefre

Gefre Meaning & Origin

About Gefre
The surname Gefre is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gever," meaning "giver" or "donor." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was generous or charitable. Over time, the surname Gefre may have been adopted by individuals or families who were known for their acts of giving or philanthropy.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gefre: 186
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 97,671
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JFR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0160
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 F R IY0
🌐 IPA
/gefre*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JFR', 'KFR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gefre in Braille

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

The name Gefre in braille

How to sign the name Gefre using Sign Language

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

The name Gefre in sign language

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