Kufner

Kufner Meaning & Origin

About Kufner
The surname Kufner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kufe," meaning "barrel" or "cask." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who made or sold barrels. The name Kufner may have been initially given to individuals who were involved in the cooperage trade or had some association with the production or distribution of barrels. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kufner: 272
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,678
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kufner 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 AH1 F N ER0
🌐 IPA
/kufner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K156

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kufner in Braille

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

The name Kufner in braille

How to sign the name Kufner using Sign Language

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

The name Kufner in sign language

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