Coffing

Coffing Meaning & Origin

About Coffing
The surname Coffing is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cofa," meaning "cove" or "shelter." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a sheltered or enclosed area. Over time, the name Coffing has evolved and may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was secretive or reserved.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Coffing: 573
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,582
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C01052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 F IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɔfɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Coffing in Braille

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

The name Coffing in braille

How to sign the name Coffing using Sign Language

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

The name Coffing in sign language

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