Scifres

Scifres Meaning & Origin

About Scifres
The surname Scifres is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "scifre," meaning "scribe" or "writer." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a scribe or a clerk. The name Scifres may have been originally bestowed upon individuals who were involved in writing or record-keeping activities, such as clerks in religious or administrative institutions. Over time, the surname Scifres has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scifres: 586
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,899
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SFRS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S201602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AY1 F ER0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈsaɪfərz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scifres in Braille

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

The name Scifres in braille

How to sign the name Scifres using Sign Language

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

The name Scifres in sign language

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