Gefter

Gefter Meaning & Origin

About Gefter
The surname Gefter is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "gefter," meaning "dealer" or "merchant." It is a occupational surname typically given to individuals involved in trade or commerce. The name Gefter is commonly found among Jewish communities, particularly those of Eastern European descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gefter: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JFTR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G01306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 F T ER0
🌐 IPA
/gefter*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JFTR', 'KFTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G136

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gefter in Braille

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

The name Gefter in braille

How to sign the name Gefter using Sign Language

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

The name Gefter in sign language

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