Kheyfets

Kheyfets Meaning & Origin

About Kheyfets
The surname Kheyfets is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kheifetz," meaning "desire" or "covetousness." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was ambitious or had a strong desire for something. The name may also have been given to individuals who were known for their materialistic tendencies or who possessed valuable possessions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kheyfets: 175
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 102,688
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kheyfets 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
KFTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K01032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 F AH0 T S
🌐 IPA
/kheyfets*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K132

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kheyfets in Braille

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

The name Kheyfets in braille

How to sign the name Kheyfets using Sign Language

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

The name Kheyfets in sign language

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