Slipher

Slipher Meaning & Origin

About Slipher
The surname Slipher is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Slijper, meaning "sharpener" or "grinder." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a sharpener or grinder of tools or blades. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in sharpening or grinding various objects, such as knives or scissors. Over time, the surname Slijper evolved into Slipher, and it is now found predominantly in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Slipher: 125
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 134,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLFR
🗽 NYSIIS
SAFFA
🔊 Soundex
S40106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S L IH1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/slipher*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLFR', 'XLFR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Slipher in Braille

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

The name Slipher in braille

How to sign the name Slipher using Sign Language

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

The name Slipher in sign language

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