About Sopher
The surname Sopher is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "sofer," meaning "scribe" or "writer." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as scribes, copyists, or scholars in Jewish communities. The name Sopher signifies a person who was involved in the transcription and preservation of religious texts, such as the Torah, and was highly respected within the Jewish community for their knowledge and expertise in writing.
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The surname Sopher is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sopher 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 Sopher in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sopher using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.