Kafley

Kafley Meaning & Origin

About Kafley
The surname Kafley is of Nepali origin and is predominantly found among the Brahmin and Chhetri communities in Nepal. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kafal," which means "wild berry." It is believed that the surname Kafley was given to families who were associated with the gathering or selling of wild berries. Over time, individuals with this surname have branched out into various professions and occupations, but the name continues to serve as a reminder of their ancestral connection to the wild berry trade.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kafley: 318
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62,903
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kafley 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
KFL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0140
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 F L IY0
🌐 IPA
/kafley*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kafley in Braille

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

The name Kafley in braille

How to sign the name Kafley using Sign Language

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

The name Kafley in sign language

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