Rufin
Rufin Meaning & Origin
About Rufin
The surname Rufin is of French origin and is derived from the Latin name Rufinus, meaning "red-haired" or "red complexion." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Rufin. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion, and over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Rufin can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in France and other French-speaking regions.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Rufin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Rufin: 277
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 70,645
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.09
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rufin 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Rufin in Braille
Here's how to represent Rufin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Rufin using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Rufin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
