Loeffler

Loeffler Meaning & Origin

About Loeffler
The surname Loeffler is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Löffler," meaning "spoon maker" or "spoon carver." The name is derived from the Middle High German word "löffel," which means "spoon." It is likely that the name was originally given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of spoons. Over time, the surname Loeffler has become a common family name in Germany and has spread to other parts of the world through migration and emigration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loeffler: 5,801
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,935
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.97

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Loeffler 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 OW1 F L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈloʊflər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LFLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L146

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loeffler in Braille

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

The name Loeffler in braille

How to sign the name Loeffler using Sign Language

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

The name Loeffler in sign language

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