Duffe

Duffe Meaning & Origin

About Duffe
The surname Duffe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "duffe," meaning "barrel" or "cask." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a cooper or barrel maker. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a place associated with barrels or casks. Over time, the surname Duffe has evolved and spread to different regions, including variations such as Duff, Duffey, and Duffy.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Duffe: 137
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 125,282
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Duffe 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
TF
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 F
🌐 IPA
/duffe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Duffe in Braille

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

The name Duffe in braille

How to sign the name Duffe using Sign Language

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

The name Duffe in sign language

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