About Dreifus
The surname Dreifus is of German origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "dreyfus," meaning "three-footed" or "three-legged." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a physical deformity or disability, specifically a person with a missing or deformed limb. The surname Dreifus may have been used to describe such individuals or their descendants, eventually becoming a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Dreifus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dreifus 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 Dreifus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dreifus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.