Elf

Elf Meaning & Origin

About Elf
The surname Elf is of Germanic origin and is derived from the Old English word "ælf," meaning "elf" or "sprite." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was believed to possess elf-like qualities or characteristics, such as being mischievous or having a fair complexion. The surname Elf may also have been given to individuals who worked as entertainers or performers, as elves were often associated with folklore and fantasy.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Elf: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141,140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALF
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L F
🌐 IPA
/ɛlf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elf in Braille

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

The name Elf in braille

How to sign the name Elf using Sign Language

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

The name Elf in sign language

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