Stofer

Stofer Meaning & Origin

About Stofer
The surname Stofer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stophen," meaning "to stop" or "to block." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a barrier or gatekeeper. Over time, the surname may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near a stopping place or a location where travelers would rest.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stofer: 451
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,107
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STFR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
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πŸ”Š Soundex
S30106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T OW1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈstoʊfΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S316

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stofer in Braille

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

The name Stofer in braille

How to sign the name Stofer using Sign Language

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

The name Stofer in sign language

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