About Kiffer
The surname Kiffer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "küfer," 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 Kiffer likely originated as a nickname or descriptive name for someone who worked in this trade, and it eventually became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Kiffer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kiffer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kiffer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kiffer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.