Hufferd

Hufferd Meaning & Origin

About Hufferd
The surname Hufferd is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hof-ward," which means "yard-keeper" or "guardian of the courtyard." It is believed to have been a occupational name given to someone who was responsible for the maintenance and protection of a courtyard or enclosed area. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved to become Hufferd.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hufferd: 228
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,613
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hufferd based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HFRT
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H01063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AH1 F ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/hufferd*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HFRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H163

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hufferd in Braille

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

The name Hufferd in braille

How to sign the name Hufferd using Sign Language

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

The name Hufferd in sign language

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