Nikiforov

Nikiforov Meaning & Origin

About Nikiforov
The surname Nikiforov is of Russian origin and is derived from the Greek name "Nikiforos," meaning "bringer of victory." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Nikifor. The name Nikiforov signifies a family's connection to a person who was believed to bring success and triumph, reflecting the importance of victory and achievement in Russian culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nikiforov: 212
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,663
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nikiforov 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

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NKFRF
🔊 Soundex
N02010601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 K IH0 F AO2 R F
🌐 IPA
/nikiforov*/
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('NKFRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nikiforov in Braille

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

The name Nikiforov in braille

How to sign the name Nikiforov using Sign Language

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

The name Nikiforov in sign language

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