About Modaff
The surname Modaff is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Modaffo, which itself is a variant of the name Modesto. Modesto is derived from the Latin word "modestus," meaning "moderate" or "modest." Therefore, the surname Modaff likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be modest or moderate in their behavior or demeanor.
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The surname Modaff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Modaff 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 Modaff is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Modaff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Modaff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.