Taillefer

Taillefer Meaning & Origin

About Taillefer
The surname Taillefer is of French origin and is derived from the Old French words "taille" meaning "to cut" and "fer" meaning "iron." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked with iron, such as a blacksmith or a metalworker. The name Taillefer is also associated with the medieval tradition of a minstrel or troubadour who would entertain with songs and stories while wielding a sword or battle-axe, symbolizing their skill in both arts.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Taillefer: 204
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 90495
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Taillefer 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

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TLFR
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T040106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T EY1 L IH0 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/taillefer*/
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('TLFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Taillefer in Braille

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

The name Taillefer in braille

How to sign the name Taillefer using Sign Language

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

The name Taillefer in sign language

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