Korf

Korf Meaning & Origin

About Korf
The surname Korf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "korf," meaning "basket." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who made or sold baskets. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a basketmaker or had a physical characteristic resembling a basket. Over time, the surname Korf has spread to various countries, including the United States, where it continues to be used today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Korf: 759
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,701
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K061
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 R F
🌐 IPA
/kɔrf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Korf in Braille

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

The name Korf in braille

How to sign the name Korf using Sign Language

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

The name Korf in sign language

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