Laffler

Laffler Meaning & Origin

About Laffler
The surname Laffler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "laffen," meaning "to babble" or "to chatter." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was talkative or gossipy. The name may have been given to individuals who worked as town criers or heralds, known for their ability to communicate news and information to the public. Over time, the surname Laffler became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Laffler: 157
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111,988
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Laffler 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
LFLR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L01406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 F L ER0
🌐 IPA
/laffler*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LFLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L146

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Laffler in Braille

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

The name Laffler in braille

How to sign the name Laffler using Sign Language

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

The name Laffler in sign language

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