Lefevere

Lefevere Meaning & Origin

About Lefevere
The surname Lefevere is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "le fever," meaning "the fever." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a fever or was associated with feverish symptoms. The surname may have been given to individuals who were known for their hot temper or passionate nature. Over time, the name Lefevere became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lefevere: 150
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LFFR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0101060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AH0 F EY1 V ER0
🌐 IPA
/lefevere*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LFFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L116

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lefevere in Braille

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

The name Lefevere in braille

How to sign the name Lefevere using Sign Language

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

The name Lefevere in sign language

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