Kaefer

Kaefer Meaning & Origin

About Kaefer
The surname Kaefer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kever," meaning "beetle" or "bug." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or had characteristics associated with beetles or bugs. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in catching or dealing with these insects or who had a physical resemblance to them. Over time, the surname Kaefer became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kaefer: 363
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,310
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kaefer 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
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/kaefer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kaefer in Braille

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

The name Kaefer in braille

How to sign the name Kaefer using Sign Language

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

The name Kaefer in sign language

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