Reffner

Reffner Meaning & Origin

About Reffner
The surname Reffner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Reffner," meaning "roper" or "cord maker." It is derived from the Middle High German word "reffe," which refers to a rope or cord used for rigging on a ship. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone involved in the production or use of ropes or cords. Over time, individuals with the surname Reffner may have branched out into other professions or adopted the name as a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Reffner: 597
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37341
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Reffner 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
RFNR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R01506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 F N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɛfnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RFNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R156

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reffner in Braille

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

The name Reffner in braille

How to sign the name Reffner using Sign Language

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

The name Reffner in sign language

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