Huf

Huf Meaning & Origin

About Huf
The surname Huf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "huf" which means "hoof." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with horses or was involved in the care of horses, such as a farrier or a horse breeder. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a physical characteristic resembling a hoof or had a strong association with horses. Overall, the surname Huf signifies a connection to horses or horse-related activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Huf: 250
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76768
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HF
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AH1 F
🌐 IPA
/huf*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Huf in Braille

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

The name Huf in braille

How to sign the name Huf using Sign Language

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

The name Huf in sign language

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