Priefer

Priefer Meaning & Origin

About Priefer
The surname Priefer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "priebe," meaning "to test" or "to examine." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a tester or examiner, possibly in a legal or administrative capacity. Over time, the surname Priefer became hereditary and passed down through generations, signifying a family's ancestral connection to this occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Priefer: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Priefer 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
PRFR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P60106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R IY1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/priefer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Priefer in Braille

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

The name Priefer in braille

How to sign the name Priefer using Sign Language

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

The name Priefer in sign language

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