Calef

Calef Meaning & Origin

About Calef
The surname Calef is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "calf," meaning a young cow or bull. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who resembled a calf in some way, either in appearance or behavior. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Calef: 376
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54752
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L IH0 F
🌐 IPA
/ˈkælɪf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Calef in Braille

The image below is how to represent Calef in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Calef in braille

How to sign the name Calef using Sign Language

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

The name Calef in sign language

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