Soyfer

Soyfer Meaning & Origin

About Soyfer
The surname Soyfer is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "soyfer," meaning "scribe" or "writer." It is an occupational surname typically associated with individuals who were involved in writing or copying religious texts, such as Torah scrolls. The name Soyfer signifies a connection to the scholarly and religious traditions of Jewish culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Soyfer: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SFR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S OY1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/soyfer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Soyfer in Braille

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

The name Soyfer in braille

How to sign the name Soyfer using Sign Language

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

The name Soyfer in sign language

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