Stauffer

Stauffer Meaning & Origin

About Stauffer
The surname Stauffer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stouf" or "stoufen," meaning "to fill" or "to stuff." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a person who worked as a packer or a stuffer, specifically someone who filled bags or containers with goods. Over time, the surname Stauffer became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stauffer: 15,821
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,307
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.36

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STFR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S30106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T AO1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈstΙ”fΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S316

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stauffer in Braille

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

The name Stauffer in braille

How to sign the name Stauffer using Sign Language

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

The name Stauffer in sign language

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