About Wilfer
The surname Wilfer is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wilfhere," which means "desiring peace." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Wilfhere. Over time, the name evolved into Wilfer and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Wilfer can trace their ancestry back to someone with the personal name Wilfhere, reflecting their connection to a desire for peace.
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The surname Wilfer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wilfer 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 Wilfer is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wilfer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wilfer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.