Rafuse

Rafuse Meaning & Origin

About Rafuse
The surname Rafuse is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "refus," meaning "refusal" or "rejection." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was stubborn or resistant. Over time, the surname Rafuse has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rafuse: 418
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,106
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RFS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R01020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA0 F UW1 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/rɑˈfusi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rafuse in Braille

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

The name Rafuse in braille

How to sign the name Rafuse using Sign Language

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

The name Rafuse in sign language

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