Hupfer

Hupfer Meaning & Origin

About Hupfer
The surname Hupfer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hupfer," meaning "jumper" or "leaper." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was agile or had a bouncy gait. The name may have been given to individuals involved in activities such as dancing or acrobatics. Over time, the surname Hupfer became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hupfer: 404
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,512
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hupfer 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
HPFR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AH1 P F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhəpfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HPFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hupfer in Braille

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

The name Hupfer in braille

How to sign the name Hupfer using Sign Language

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

The name Hupfer in sign language

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