Giefer

Giefer Meaning & Origin

About Giefer
The surname Giefer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "giefer," meaning "goat." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned goats. The name may have been given to goat herders, goat farmers, or individuals who had a particular affinity for goats. Over time, the surname Giefer became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Giefer: 464
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,959
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Giefer 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
KFR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IY1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgifər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFR', 'JFR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Giefer in Braille

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

The name Giefer in braille

How to sign the name Giefer using Sign Language

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

The name Giefer in sign language

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