Zupfer

Zupfer Meaning & Origin

About Zupfer
The surname Zupfer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zupfer," meaning "tweezer" or "pincer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a metalworker or a blacksmith specializing in making or repairing tweezers or pincers. Over time, individuals with this surname may have branched out into other professions or adopted the name for various reasons, but its etymology can be traced back to the occupation of a metalworker.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zupfer: 156
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 112,568
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zupfer 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
SPFR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AH1 P F ER0
🌐 IPA
/zupfer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zupfer in Braille

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

The name Zupfer in braille

How to sign the name Zupfer using Sign Language

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

The name Zupfer in sign language

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