Sfeir

Sfeir Meaning & Origin

About Sfeir
The surname Sfeir is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among Lebanese families. It is derived from the Arabic word "sifr," meaning "zero" or "empty." The name Sfeir is often associated with the Maronite Christian community in Lebanon and is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was humble or had a simple lifestyle. Over time, it has become a prominent surname among Lebanese families, representing their cultural and religious heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sfeir: 268
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 72,568
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SFR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S F IY1 R
🌐 IPA
/sfeir*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sfeir in Braille

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

The name Sfeir in braille

How to sign the name Sfeir using Sign Language

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

The name Sfeir in sign language

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