Sypher

Sypher Meaning & Origin

About Sypher
The surname Sypher is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "sijfer," meaning "cipher" or "zero." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was considered insignificant or unimportant. Over time, the name may have evolved to be used as a surname for families who were associated with numbers or mathematics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sypher: 526
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,359
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SFR
🗽 NYSIIS
SFFA
🔊 Soundex
S0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɪfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sypher in Braille

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

The name Sypher in braille

How to sign the name Sypher using Sign Language

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

The name Sypher in sign language

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