Snuffer

Snuffer Meaning & Origin

About Snuffer
The surname Snuffer is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "snoffe," meaning "to snuff" or "to extinguish." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a snuffer, a person responsible for extinguishing candles or lamps. The surname Snuffer may have been given to individuals who held this occupation or to those who were associated with the trade in some way. Over time, the name Snuffer has evolved and become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Snuffer: 658
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,427
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNFR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S50106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S N AH1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/sˈnəfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNFR', 'XNFR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Snuffer in Braille

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

The name Snuffer in braille

How to sign the name Snuffer using Sign Language

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

The name Snuffer in sign language

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