Manteuffel

Manteuffel Meaning & Origin

About Manteuffel
The surname Manteuffel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "man" meaning "man" or "person" and "teufel" meaning "devil." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was mischievous, cunning, or had a devilish nature. The name may have been given to individuals who exhibited these traits or to those who were associated with supernatural or mysterious occurrences. Over time, the surname Manteuffel became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Manteuffel: 226
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 83,226
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Manteuffel 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
MNTFL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0530104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 N T AH0 F Y UW2 L
🌐 IPA
/manteuffel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNTFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M531

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Manteuffel in Braille

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

The name Manteuffel in braille

How to sign the name Manteuffel using Sign Language

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

The name Manteuffel in sign language

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