Alft

Alft Meaning & Origin

About Alft
The surname Alft is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "alp" or "albe," meaning "elf" or "sprite." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was believed to possess elf-like qualities or characteristics. The name may have been given to individuals who were mischievous, playful, or had a whimsical nature. Over time, the surname Alft became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Alft: 175
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 102,688
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alft 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 Alft is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALFT
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A413
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 F T
🌐 IPA
/alft*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A413

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alft in Braille

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

The name Alft in braille

How to sign the name Alft using Sign Language

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

The name Alft in sign language

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