Snouffer

Snouffer Meaning & Origin

About Snouffer
The surname Snouffer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "snover" or "snofar," meaning "snorer" or "snoozer." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who snored or slept heavily. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Snouffer are likely descendants of someone who was known for their snoring or deep sleep.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Snouffer: 344
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,876
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Snouffer 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
SNFR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S50106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S N OW1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/sˈnoʊfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNFR', 'XNFR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Snouffer in Braille

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

The name Snouffer in braille

How to sign the name Snouffer using Sign Language

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

The name Snouffer in sign language

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