Doffing

Doffing Meaning & Origin

About Doffing
The surname Doffing is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "doffen," meaning "to take off" or "to remove." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a servant or helper, specifically in the context of removing or taking off clothing or accessories. Over time, the surname Doffing has evolved and may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was known for being helpful or assisting others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Doffing: 474
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45189
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Doffing based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TFNK
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D01052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO1 F IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɔfɪŋ/
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('TFNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Doffing in Braille

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

The name Doffing in braille

How to sign the name Doffing using Sign Language

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

The name Doffing in sign language

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