Schiffer

Schiffer Meaning & Origin

About Schiffer
The surname Schiffer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schif," meaning "ship." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as shipbuilders or sailors. The name Schiffer signifies a person who was associated with ships or the maritime industry in some way.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schiffer: 2,173
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,893
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.74

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XFR
🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
S20106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɪfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schiffer in Braille

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

The name Schiffer in braille

How to sign the name Schiffer using Sign Language

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

The name Schiffer in sign language

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