Dufoe

Dufoe Meaning & Origin

About Dufoe
The surname Dufoe is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "du foy," meaning "of the faith." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their strong religious beliefs or as a name given to a person who worked in a religious capacity. The name Dufoe may also have been used as a surname for someone who lived near a church or a religious institution.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dufoe: 241
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,075
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dufoe 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 Dufoe is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TF
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D UW1 F OW2
🌐 IPA
/dufoe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dufoe in Braille

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

The name Dufoe in braille

How to sign the name Dufoe using Sign Language

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

The name Dufoe in sign language

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