Dufel

Dufel Meaning & Origin

About Dufel
The surname Dufel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "duvel," meaning "devil." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was mischievous, cunning, or had a devilish nature. The name may have been given to individuals who exhibited these traits or to those who played the role of the devil in medieval plays or festivities. Over time, the surname Dufel became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dufel: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dufel 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
TFL
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/dufel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dufel in Braille

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

The name Dufel in braille

How to sign the name Dufel using Sign Language

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

The name Dufel in sign language

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