Nuffer

Nuffer Meaning & Origin

About Nuffer
The surname Nuffer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "nuffer," meaning "to push" or "to shove." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a porter or a carrier, someone who pushed or shoved heavy loads. Over time, the surname Nuffer has evolved and spread, becoming a family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nuffer: 452
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,006
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NFR
🔊 Soundex
N0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AH1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈnəfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nuffer in Braille

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

The name Nuffer in braille

How to sign the name Nuffer using Sign Language

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

The name Nuffer in sign language

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