Barfuss

Barfuss Meaning & Origin

About Barfuss
The surname Barfuss is of German origin and translates to "barefoot" in English. It is derived from the Middle High German word "barvuoze," which means "barefoot." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who habitually went barefoot or had a profession or lifestyle that involved being barefoot. It may also have been given to someone who was known for their simplicity or lack of material possessions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Barfuss: 651
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,707
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Barfuss 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
PRFS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 R F AH2 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɑrˌfəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Barfuss in Braille

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

The name Barfuss in braille

How to sign the name Barfuss using Sign Language

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

The name Barfuss in sign language

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