About Ruffini
The surname Ruffini is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Ruffino, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Ruffo. The name Ruffo is derived from the Germanic name Hrodulf, composed of the elements "hrod" meaning "renown" and "wulf" meaning "wolf." Therefore, the surname Ruffini can be interpreted to mean "son of Ruffino" or "descendant of Ruffo," with Ruffo being a Germanic name associated with strength and bravery.
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The surname Ruffini is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ruffini based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Ruffini in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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