About Hauf
The surname Hauf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "houf," meaning "heap" or "pile." It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a heap or pile of something, such as a mound of earth or a stack of hay. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked with or owned a heap or pile of goods. The surname Hauf is relatively rare and can be found primarily in Germany and Austria.
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The surname Hauf is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hauf 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 Hauf is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hauf in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hauf using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.