Keffer

Keffer Meaning & Origin

About Keffer
The surname Keffer is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "ceapach" meaning "tiller of the soil" or "gardener." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a gardener or cultivated the land. The name Keffer signifies a connection to the land and agricultural activities, reflecting the ancestral occupation of the family.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Keffer: 3,493
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,320
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keffer in Braille

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

The name Keffer in braille

How to sign the name Keffer using Sign Language

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

The name Keffer in sign language

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