Sofer

Sofer Meaning & Origin

About Sofer
The surname Sofer is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "sofer," meaning "scribe" or "writer." It is a Jewish occupational surname typically associated with individuals who were engaged in writing, copying, or transcribing religious texts, such as Torah scrolls, religious books, or legal documents. The name Sofer signifies a person's ancestral connection to the profession of writing in Jewish communities.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sofer: 569
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38801
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SFR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S OW1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsoʊfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sofer in Braille

The image below is how to represent Sofer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Sofer in braille

How to sign the name Sofer using Sign Language

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

The name Sofer in sign language

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