Schiffert

Schiffert Meaning & Origin

About Schiffert
The surname Schiffert is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schiffer," meaning "shipper" or "boatman." It is likely that the name was originally given to individuals who worked on or near ships or were involved in the transportation of goods by water. Over time, the name Schiffert may have evolved as a variant spelling or regional variation of Schiffer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schiffert: 128
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 132,206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XFRT
🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
S201063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 F ER0 T
🌐 IPA
/schiffert*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schiffert in Braille

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

The name Schiffert in braille

How to sign the name Schiffert using Sign Language

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

The name Schiffert in sign language

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