Kiffe

Kiffe Meaning & Origin

About Kiffe
The surname Kiffe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kΓΌf," meaning "barrel" or "cask." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the making or selling of barrels. Over time, the surname Kiffe may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a barrel-like physique or a person who had a fondness for drinking.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kiffe: 193
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94,730
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KF
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K010
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 F
🌐 IPA
/kiffe*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kiffe in Braille

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

The name Kiffe in braille

How to sign the name Kiffe using Sign Language

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

The name Kiffe in sign language

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