Gloff

Gloff Meaning & Origin

About Gloff
The surname Gloff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gloffe," meaning "to mock" or "to ridicule." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a tendency to make fun of others or had a mocking sense of humor. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gloff: 150
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLF
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L AO1 F
🌐 IPA
/gloff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gloff in Braille

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

The name Gloff in braille

How to sign the name Gloff using Sign Language

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

The name Gloff in sign language

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