Korfhage

Korfhage Meaning & Origin

About Korfhage
The surname Korfhage is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "korfhage," which means "basket maker" or "basket weaver." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were involved in the craft of making or selling baskets. The name may have been initially used to identify someone who lived near a basket maker or who worked in the trade themselves. Over time, the surname Korfhage has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Korfhage: 334
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Korfhage based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRFJ
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K061020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 R F HH IH0 JH
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɔrfhɪʤ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRFJ', 'KRFK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Korfhage in Braille

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

The name Korfhage in braille

How to sign the name Korfhage using Sign Language

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

The name Korfhage in sign language

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