Reefer

Reefer Meaning & Origin

About Reefer
The surname Reefer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reif," meaning "ripe" or "mature." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the harvesting or selling of ripe crops. Over time, the surname Reefer may have also been used to denote someone who was considered wise or experienced.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Reefer: 250
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,768
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RFR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrifΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reefer in Braille

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

The name Reefer in braille

How to sign the name Reefer using Sign Language

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

The name Reefer in sign language

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