Leffler

Leffler Meaning & Origin

About Leffler
The surname Leffler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leffel," meaning "spoon." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used spoons. The name may have also been given to someone with a spoon-like feature or who had a connection to the spoon-making trade. Over time, the surname Leffler has evolved and spread to various regions, including Sweden and other parts of Europe.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leffler: 5,176
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,542
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.75

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leffler 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 EH1 F L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɛflər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LFLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L146

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leffler in Braille

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

The name Leffler in braille

How to sign the name Leffler using Sign Language

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

The name Leffler in sign language

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