Cuff
Cuff Meaning & Origin
About Cuff
The surname Cuff is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "cuffa," meaning a glove or mitten, suggesting that the name was originally occupational, given to someone who made or sold gloves. Another possibility is that it originated as a nickname for someone with large or prominent hands, as "cuff" can also refer to the end of a sleeve or a fold of fabric. Additionally, it could have been a locational surname for someone who lived near a place called Cuff or Cuffe. Overall, the surname Cuff likely has origins in either an occupational, descriptive, or locational context.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Cuff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Cuff: 3,022
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 10,598
- Frequency per 100k people: 1.02
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cuff 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 Cuff is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Cuff in Braille
Here's how to represent Cuff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Cuff using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Cuff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
