Loof

Loof Meaning & Origin

About Loof
The surname Loof is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "louf," meaning "leaf." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent leafy tree or a forest. The surname Loof may also have been a nickname for someone with a leaf-like physical feature or a person who worked with leaves, such as a gatherer or seller of leaves.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loof: 132
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,047
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LF
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L UW1 F
🌐 IPA
/loof*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loof in Braille

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

The name Loof in braille

How to sign the name Loof using Sign Language

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

The name Loof in sign language

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