öfer

Öfer is a proper noun used primarily as a surname in Turkish-speaking regions and among Turkish diaspora communities. The spelling with the diaeresis over o reflects Turkish orthography, but the term does not correspond to a widely documented Turkish word with a stable meaning in standard dictionaries. Consequently, the etymology of Öfer is not clearly established in major reference works; as with many Turkish surnames, it may derive from a personal name, a geographic feature, or an occupational descriptor, but there is no consensus.

In terms of usage, Öfer appears chiefly as a surname. It is relatively uncommon compared with more common Turkish surnames, and its use as a given name is rare and not widely attested in official name registries.

Notable people with the surname Öfer are not widely documented in international reference sources. The name is recognized in regional contexts but has not been linked to a widely known public figure.

See also: Ofer (Hebrew given name) and Özer (a similar Turkish surname).