About Dorf
The surname Dorf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dorf," meaning "village" or "hamlet." It is a topographic surname typically given to someone who lived in or near a small settlement. The name Dorf is common among Jewish communities as well, where it may have been adopted as a locational or ornamental name.
The surname Dorf is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dorf 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 Dorf in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dorf using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.