Beffa

Beffa Meaning & Origin

About Beffa
The surname Beffa is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "beffa," which means "mockery" or "prank" in Italian. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for playing practical jokes or engaging in playful behavior. The surname Beffa may have been given to individuals who had a mischievous or humorous nature, or it could have been used as a derogatory nickname for someone who was seen as a trickster or a joker.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Beffa: 338
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,742
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PF
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH2 F AA1
🌐 IPA
/ˌbɪˈfɑ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Beffa in Braille

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

The name Beffa in braille

How to sign the name Beffa using Sign Language

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

The name Beffa in sign language

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