Elfe

Elfe Meaning & Origin

About Elfe
The surname Elfe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "elfe," meaning "elf." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was believed to possess elf-like qualities or characteristics. The name may have been given to individuals who were mischievous, playful, or had a certain charm or beauty associated with elves in German folklore. Over time, the surname Elfe has likely been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Elfe: 105
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 154,907
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elfe in Braille

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

The name Elfe in braille

How to sign the name Elfe using Sign Language

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

The name Elfe in sign language

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