About Dreifuss
The surname Dreifuss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "drei" meaning "three" and "fuss" meaning "foot." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic such as a clubfoot or a deformity in one of their feet. The name may have been given to distinguish an individual from others with similar names, or it could have been used to describe a person who walked with a distinctive gait.
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The surname Dreifuss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dreifuss 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 Dreifuss is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dreifuss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dreifuss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.