Ruffer

Ruffer Meaning & Origin

About Ruffer
The surname Ruffer 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 famous in their community. Over time, the surname Ruffer may have been adopted by individuals who aspired to achieve fame or had notable accomplishments.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ruffer: 341
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59324
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RFR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrəfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ruffer in Braille

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

The name Ruffer in braille

How to sign the name Ruffer using Sign Language

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

The name Ruffer in sign language

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