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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The surname Sofer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
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Here's how to represent Sofer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.