Kauff

Kauff Meaning & Origin

About Kauff
The surname Kauff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kauf," meaning "purchase" or "buy." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a merchant or a person involved in buying and selling goods. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their business acumen or involvement in trade. Over time, the surname Kauff has evolved and may have variations such as Kauf, Kauffmann, or Kaufman.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kauff: 214
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,981
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 F
🌐 IPA
/kauff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kauff in Braille

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

The name Kauff in braille

How to sign the name Kauff using Sign Language

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

The name Kauff in sign language

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