Zerfas

Zerfas Meaning & Origin

About Zerfas
The surname Zerfas is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zerfaz," meaning "sharp" or "keen." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed sharp or keen qualities, such as a sharp wit or intelligence. Over time, the surname Zerfas became hereditary and passed down through generations, representing the descendants of individuals who were known for their sharpness or keenness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zerfas: 342
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,171
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zerfas 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
SRFS
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z06102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z ER1 F AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/zerfas*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zerfas in Braille

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

The name Zerfas in braille

How to sign the name Zerfas using Sign Language

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

The name Zerfas in sign language

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