Raffin

Raffin Meaning & Origin

About Raffin
The surname Raffin is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "rafin," meaning "refined" or "elegant." It is likely that the surname was originally used as a nickname for someone who was sophisticated or had refined manners. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Raffin can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in France and other French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Raffin: 272
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,678
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RFN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 F IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/raffin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Raffin in Braille

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

The name Raffin in braille

How to sign the name Raffin using Sign Language

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

The name Raffin in sign language

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