Kieffer

Kieffer Meaning & Origin

About Kieffer
The surname Kieffer 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 Kieffer is common among German-speaking populations and has variations such as Kiefer and Kieffers.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kieffer: 6,656
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,241
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.26

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kieffer 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
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 Kieffer in Braille

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

The name Kieffer in braille

How to sign the name Kieffer using Sign Language

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

The name Kieffer in sign language

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