Rufer

Rufer Meaning & Origin

About Rufer
The surname Rufer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ruofe," meaning "shout" or "call." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a loud or distinctive voice, or who worked as a town crier or herald. The name may also have been given to someone who was known for their assertiveness or commanding presence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rufer: 416
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50275
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rufer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RFR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrufər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rufer in Braille

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

The name Rufer in braille

How to sign the name Rufer using Sign Language

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

The name Rufer in sign language

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