Ruffins

Ruffins Meaning & Origin

About Ruffins
The surname Ruffins is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "rufian," meaning a bully or a ruffian. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed aggressive or rowdy behavior. Over time, the name Ruffins became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname may have had ancestors who were known for their rough or unruly nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ruffins: 389
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53,204
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RFNS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R01052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 F IH0 N Z
🌐 IPA
/ruffins*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RFNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ruffins in Braille

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

The name Ruffins in braille

How to sign the name Ruffins using Sign Language

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

The name Ruffins in sign language

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