Kafer

Kafer Meaning & Origin

About Kafer
The surname Kafer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "käfer," meaning "beetle" or "bug." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who resembled a beetle in some way, either in appearance or behavior. Over time, the surname Kafer may have been adopted by individuals who worked with or had a connection to beetles or insects.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kafer: 690
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,164
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkeɪfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kafer in Braille

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

The name Kafer in braille

How to sign the name Kafer using Sign Language

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

The name Kafer in sign language

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