Koffer

Koffer Meaning & Origin

About Koffer
The surname Koffer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "koffer," meaning "box" or "trunk." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold boxes or trunks. The name may have also been given to someone who was associated with the transportation or storage of goods.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koffer: 138
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 124,548
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/koffer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koffer in Braille

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

The name Koffer in braille

How to sign the name Koffer using Sign Language

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

The name Koffer in sign language

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