Loffer

Loffer Meaning & Origin

About Loffer
The surname Loffer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lofære," meaning "praise" or "honor." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their honorable or praiseworthy qualities. The name may have been given to individuals who held positions of respect or authority within their community. Over time, the surname Loffer has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loffer: 349
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,182
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LFR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AO1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/loffer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loffer in Braille

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

The name Loffer in braille

How to sign the name Loffer using Sign Language

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

The name Loffer in sign language

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