Kurfess

Kurfess Meaning & Origin

About Kurfess
The surname Kurfess is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kurvaz," meaning "curve" or "bend." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a bend or curve in a road or river. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone with a crooked or curved physical feature. The name Kurfess signifies a geographical or physical characteristic and has been passed down through generations as a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kurfess: 113
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 146,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRFS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 F S AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/kurfess*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kurfess in Braille

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

The name Kurfess in braille

How to sign the name Kurfess using Sign Language

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

The name Kurfess in sign language

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