Auffant

Auffant Meaning & Origin

About Auffant
The surname Auffant is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "auffan," meaning "oven." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with or operated ovens. The name may have been given to bakers or individuals involved in the production of pottery or bricks. Over time, the surname Auffant has evolved and spread to different regions, but its meaning remains rooted in its association with ovens and related occupations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Auffant: 154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Auffant 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
AFNT
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A01053
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO1 F AH0 N T
🌐 IPA
/auffant*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AFNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A153

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Auffant in Braille

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

The name Auffant in braille

How to sign the name Auffant using Sign Language

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

The name Auffant in sign language

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