Riff

Riff Meaning & Origin

About Riff
The surname Riff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rif," meaning "reef" or "rock." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a rocky or reef-like area. The surname Riff may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a strong or sturdy personality, likening them to a rock or reef.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Riff: 372
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55,255
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RF
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 F
🌐 IPA
/rɪf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Riff in Braille

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

The name Riff in braille

How to sign the name Riff using Sign Language

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

The name Riff in sign language

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