Ruffenach

Ruffenach Meaning & Origin

About Ruffenach
The surname Ruffenach is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "rufin," meaning "red-haired." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to individuals with red hair or a reddish complexion. Over time, the name Ruffenach became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in France and its neighboring regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ruffenach: 131
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ruffenach 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
RFNK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0105020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 F IH0 N AE0 K
🌐 IPA
/ruffenach*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RFNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ruffenach in Braille

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

The name Ruffenach in braille

How to sign the name Ruffenach using Sign Language

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

The name Ruffenach in sign language

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