Kopff

Kopff Meaning & Origin

About Kopff
The surname Kopff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kopf," meaning "head." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive head. The name may have been given to individuals who were leaders or had authority, or it could have been used to describe someone with a large or well-shaped head. Over time, the surname Kopff has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kopff: 132
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,047
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 P F
🌐 IPA
/kopff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kopff in Braille

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

The name Kopff in braille

How to sign the name Kopff using Sign Language

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

The name Kopff in sign language

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