Lauff

Lauff Meaning & Origin

About Lauff
The surname Lauff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "louf" or "lauf," meaning "run" or "course." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a fast runner or someone involved in running-related activities. The name may have been given to individuals who were messengers, couriers, or participated in sports or races. Over time, the surname Lauff has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lauff: 259
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74608
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LF
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AO1 F
🌐 IPA
/lauff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lauff in Braille

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

The name Lauff in braille

How to sign the name Lauff using Sign Language

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

The name Lauff in sign language

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