Duffus

Duffus Meaning & Origin

About Duffus
The surname Duffus is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Duffus in Moray, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "dubhais," meaning "black water" or "dark stream." It likely referred to a person who lived near or was associated with a dark or black stream. Over time, the name Duffus became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Duffus: 722
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,960
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Duffus 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
TFS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 F AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈdəfəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Duffus in Braille

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

The name Duffus in braille

How to sign the name Duffus using Sign Language

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

The name Duffus in sign language

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