Seiffert

Seiffert Meaning & Origin

About Seiffert
The surname Seiffert is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Seifert," meaning "soap maker" or "soap seller." The name is derived from the Middle High German word "seif," which means "soap." It is likely that the name was originally given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of soap during medieval times. Over time, the surname Seiffert has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Seiffert: 787
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29854
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Seiffert 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
SFRT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S01063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AY1 F ER0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈsaɪfərt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S163

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Seiffert in Braille

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

The name Seiffert in braille

How to sign the name Seiffert using Sign Language

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

The name Seiffert in sign language

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