Oeffner

Oeffner Meaning & Origin

About Oeffner
The surname Oeffner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "öfner," meaning "opener" or "unlatcher." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked as a gatekeeper or door opener. The name may have also been given to someone who was responsible for opening or unlocking something, such as a lock or a chest. Over time, the surname Oeffner has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Oeffner, Offner, or Öffner.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oeffner: 105
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 154,907
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oeffner 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
AFNR
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O01506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 F N ER0
🌐 IPA
/oeffner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AFNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O156

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oeffner in Braille

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

The name Oeffner in braille

How to sign the name Oeffner using Sign Language

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

The name Oeffner in sign language

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