Curfman

Curfman Meaning & Origin

About Curfman
The surname Curfman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kurveman," meaning "basket maker" or "cooper." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were involved in the production of baskets or barrels. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Kurvman or Kurveman.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Curfman: 1,357
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,814
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.46

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRFMN
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C061505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 F M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkərfmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRFMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C615

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Curfman in Braille

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

The name Curfman in braille

How to sign the name Curfman using Sign Language

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

The name Curfman in sign language

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