About Leifer
The surname Leifer is of German and Yiddish origin. It is derived from the Yiddish word "leyb" meaning "lion" and the German word "leib" meaning "dear" or "beloved." As a surname, Leifer is often associated with Jewish communities and is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who possessed qualities associated with a lion or was dearly loved.
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The surname Leifer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leifer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Leifer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Leifer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.