Seyfert

Seyfert Meaning & Origin

About Seyfert
The surname Seyfert is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "seifert," meaning "sword-bearer" or "swordsmith." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were involved in the production or use of swords. The name may have also been used to denote someone who was skilled in handling or carrying a sword.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Seyfert: 681
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,499
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SFRT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S01063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EY1 F ER0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈseɪfərt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S163

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Seyfert in Braille

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

The name Seyfert in braille

How to sign the name Seyfert using Sign Language

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

The name Seyfert in sign language

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