Koepfer

Koepfer Meaning & Origin

About Koepfer
The surname Koepfer 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 likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in this trade or as an identifier for someone who lived near a cooperage. Over time, the surname Koepfer became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koepfer: 200
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,981
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Koepfer 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
KPFR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/koepfer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koepfer in Braille

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

The name Koepfer in braille

How to sign the name Koepfer using Sign Language

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

The name Koepfer in sign language

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