Leifer

Leifer Meaning & Origin

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.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leifer: 1,246
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21080
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

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.

Ranking information for the surname Leifer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LFR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlaΙͺfΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leifer in Braille

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

The name Leifer in braille

How to sign the name Leifer using Sign Language

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.

The name Leifer in sign language

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