Imhof

Imhof Meaning & Origin

About Imhof
The surname Imhof is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "im" meaning "in" and "hof" meaning "court" or "farmyard." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or worked at a court or farmyard. The name Imhof is relatively common in Germany and can be found in various regions of the country.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Imhof: 1,234
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21251
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Imhof 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

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🔊 Soundex
I501
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 M HH AH0 F
🌐 IPA
/ˈɪmhəf/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Imhof in Braille

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

The name Imhof in braille

How to sign the name Imhof using Sign Language

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

The name Imhof in sign language

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