Anlauf

Anlauf Meaning & Origin

About Anlauf
The surname Anlauf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "anlauf," meaning "to run up" or "to approach." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was quick or eager in their movements or approach. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Anlauf can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Anlauf: 139
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,796
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Anlauf 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
ANLF
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A5401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 N L AO2 F
🌐 IPA
/anlauf*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A541

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Anlauf in Braille

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

The name Anlauf in braille

How to sign the name Anlauf using Sign Language

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

The name Anlauf in sign language

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