Gefroh

Gefroh Meaning & Origin

About Gefroh
The surname Gefroh is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gevar," meaning "ready" or "prepared." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was always prepared or ready for any situation. Over time, the name Gefroh became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Gefroh can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gefroh: 263
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,666
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gefroh 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
JFR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0160
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 F R AW0
🌐 IPA
/gefroh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JFR', 'KFR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gefroh in Braille

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

The name Gefroh in braille

How to sign the name Gefroh using Sign Language

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

The name Gefroh in sign language

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