Szafran

Szafran Meaning & Origin

About Szafran
The surname Szafran is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "szafran," meaning "saffron." Saffron is a valuable spice derived from the flower Crocus sativus, and the surname Szafran likely originated as a nickname for someone who either cultivated or traded saffron or had a physical characteristic resembling the color or scent of saffron. It is a relatively common surname in Poland and may also have Jewish origins.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Szafran: 543
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,313
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Szafran based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SFRN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S201605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 F R AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɑfrən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFRN', 'XFRN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Szafran in Braille

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

The name Szafran in braille

How to sign the name Szafran using Sign Language

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

The name Szafran in sign language

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