Kapfer

Kapfer Meaning & Origin

About Kapfer
The surname Kapfer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kapfære," meaning "merchant" or "trader." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were involved in commerce or trade. The name may have also been used to denote someone who owned or operated a shop or market stall.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kapfer: 407
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,176
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPFR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 P F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkæpfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kapfer in Braille

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

The name Kapfer in braille

How to sign the name Kapfer using Sign Language

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

The name Kapfer in sign language

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