Korff

Korff Meaning & Origin

About Korff
The surname Korff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "korff," meaning "basket" or "wickerwork." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who made or sold baskets. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a place associated with baskets or wickerwork. Over time, the surname Korff has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Korff: 749
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31001
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Korff 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 Korff 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 Korff in Braille

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

The name Korff in braille

How to sign the name Korff using Sign Language

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

The name Korff in sign language

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