Kaff

Kaff Meaning & Origin

About Kaff
The surname Kaff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kaff," meaning "peasant" or "country bumpkin." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived or worked in a rural area or had rustic qualities. The name Kaff may have been given to individuals who were perceived as unsophisticated or simple-minded. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kaff: 210
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,336
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 F
🌐 IPA
/kaff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kaff in Braille

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

The name Kaff in braille

How to sign the name Kaff using Sign Language

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

The name Kaff in sign language

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