Goffner

Goffner Meaning & Origin

About Goffner
The surname Goffner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "goffe," meaning "goblin" or "elf." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was mischievous or had a playful nature. Over time, the name may have been adopted by individuals who worked as entertainers or performers, as goblins and elves were often associated with folklore and entertainment in medieval times.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goffner: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141,140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goffner 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
KFNR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G01506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AO1 F N ER0
🌐 IPA
/goffner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G156

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goffner in Braille

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

The name Goffner in braille

How to sign the name Goffner using Sign Language

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

The name Goffner in sign language

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