Lawfer

Lawfer Meaning & Origin

About Lawfer
The surname Lawfer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "louwe," meaning "lion." It is a nickname surname that was likely given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a lion, such as bravery, strength, or a fierce nature. The suffix "-er" indicates that the name refers to a person who possesses or displays these lion-like qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lawfer: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LFR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AO1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/lawfer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lawfer in Braille

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

The name Lawfer in braille

How to sign the name Lawfer using Sign Language

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

The name Lawfer in sign language

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