Keifer

Keifer Meaning & Origin

About Keifer
The surname Keifer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "küefer," meaning "cooper" or "barrel maker." It was originally an occupational name given to individuals who were involved in the production of barrels or casks. The name Keifer may also have been used as a nickname for someone who resembled a barrel or had a round or stout physique. Over time, the surname Keifer has evolved and spread to various parts of the world through migration and immigration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Keifer: 2,309
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,230
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.78

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkifər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keifer in Braille

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

The name Keifer in braille

How to sign the name Keifer using Sign Language

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

The name Keifer in sign language

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