Ruf

Ruf Meaning & Origin

About Ruf
The surname Ruf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ruf," meaning "fame" or "renown." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was well-known or distinguished in their community. The name may have been given to individuals who held positions of authority or achieved notable accomplishments, thus earning them a reputation or fame. Over time, the surname Ruf has been passed down through generations, serving as a reminder of an ancestor's esteemed status or achievements.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ruf: 1,794
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,130
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.61

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RF
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 F
🌐 IPA
/rəf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ruf in Braille

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

The name Ruf in braille

How to sign the name Ruf using Sign Language

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

The name Ruf in sign language

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