About Rahlfs
The surname Rahlfs is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Rolf, which means "fame" or "glory" in Old German. The suffix "-s" indicates that it is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to denote "son of Rolf." Over time, the name Rahlfs has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing a family's connection to their ancestor named Rolf.
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The surname Rahlfs is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rahlfs 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 Rahlfs is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rahlfs in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rahlfs using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.