Shelfer

Shelfer Meaning & Origin

About Shelfer
The surname Shelfer is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "shelf," meaning a flat board or ledge. It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a carpenter or a maker of shelves. The name Shelfer signifies a person who was skilled in crafting or installing shelves, and it may have been given to individuals who were involved in the construction or furnishing of homes or businesses.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shelfer: 213
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,335
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLFR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S04106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 L F ER0
🌐 IPA
/shelfer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shelfer in Braille

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

The name Shelfer in braille

How to sign the name Shelfer using Sign Language

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

The name Shelfer in sign language

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