Kuefner

Kuefner Meaning & Origin

About Kuefner
The surname Kuefner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "küeve" or "küevele," meaning "basket." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who made or sold baskets. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in basket weaving or involved in the trade of baskets. Over time, the surname Kuefner has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kuefner: 148
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 117,480
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kuefner 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
KFNR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K01506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K Y UW1 F N ER0
🌐 IPA
/kuefner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K156

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kuefner in Braille

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

The name Kuefner in braille

How to sign the name Kuefner using Sign Language

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

The name Kuefner in sign language

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