About Kauf
The surname Kauf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kouf," meaning "purchase" or "buy." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a merchant or someone involved in buying and selling goods. The name Kauf is relatively common in German-speaking regions and has variations such as Kauffmann and Kaufman.
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The surname Kauf is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kauf 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 Kauf is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kauf in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kauf using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.