Soyer

Soyer Meaning & Origin

About Soyer
The surname Soyer is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "soier," meaning "silk." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals involved in the silk trade or those who worked with silk fabrics. The name Soyer may have been initially used to identify silk merchants, weavers, or dyers. Over time, it has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Soyer: 201
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91625
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S OY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/soyer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Soyer in Braille

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

The name Soyer in braille

How to sign the name Soyer using Sign Language

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

The name Soyer in sign language

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