About Alf
The surname Alf is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Alf," which itself is a short form of the name "Alfred." The name Alfred is composed of the elements "alf," meaning "elf" or "supernatural being," and "ræd," meaning "counsel" or "advice." Therefore, the surname Alf can be interpreted to mean "counsel from supernatural beings" or "advice from elves."
The surname Alf is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alf based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Alf in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Alf using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.