Hufft

Hufft Meaning & Origin

About Hufft
The surname Hufft is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "huf" meaning "hoof." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a physical characteristic or occupation related to horses or horse hooves. Over time, the surname Hufft has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hufft: 284
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,170
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HFT
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H013
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AH1 F T
🌐 IPA
/hufft*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hufft in Braille

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

The name Hufft in braille

How to sign the name Hufft using Sign Language

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

The name Hufft in sign language

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