Rufe

Rufe Meaning & Origin

About Rufe
The surname Rufe is of German origin and is derived from the given name "Rudolf," which means "fame-wolf" or "famous wolf." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Rudolf. The name Rufe may have been given to individuals who displayed characteristics associated with wolves, such as strength, cunning, or loyalty. Over time, the surname Rufe has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a distinct family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rufe: 245
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78,040
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RF
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW1 F
🌐 IPA
/ruf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rufe in Braille

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

The name Rufe in braille

How to sign the name Rufe using Sign Language

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

The name Rufe in sign language

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