Treffinger

Treffinger Meaning & Origin

About Treffinger
The surname Treffinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "treffen," meaning "to meet" or "to encounter." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a messenger or a person who arranged meetings or gatherings. The name may also have been given to someone who was known for being sociable or frequently attending social events.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Treffinger: 223
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84,136
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRFNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T60105206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R EH1 F IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/treffinger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRFNKR', 'TRFNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T615

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Treffinger in Braille

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

The name Treffinger in braille

How to sign the name Treffinger using Sign Language

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

The name Treffinger in sign language

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