About Kaffer
The surname Kaffer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kaffer," meaning "peasant" or "farmer." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to people who worked as farmers or were associated with agricultural activities. The name may have also been used to denote someone who lived in a rural area or had a rustic lifestyle. Over time, variations of the surname Kaffer have emerged, such as Käfer, Kaefer, or Käffer, but they all share the same agricultural connotation.
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The surname Kaffer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kaffer 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 Kaffer is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kaffer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kaffer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.