About Chertoff
The surname Chertoff is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "chertov" or "chertof," meaning "devil" or "demon." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was mischievous or had a devilish nature. The surname Chertoff is relatively rare and is mainly found among Jewish communities.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chertoff based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Chertoff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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