Saffer

Saffer Meaning & Origin

About Saffer
The surname Saffer is of German origin and is derived from the word "Saff," which means "sieve" or "strainer" in German. It is believed to have been an occupational surname given to individuals who worked as sieve makers or were involved in the production of sieves. Over time, the surname Saffer may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near or owned a place named after a sieve or strainer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Saffer: 950
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25889
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Saffer 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
SFR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsæfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Saffer in Braille

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

The name Saffer in braille

How to sign the name Saffer using Sign Language

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

The name Saffer in sign language

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