Rufty

Rufty Meaning & Origin

About Rufty
The surname Rufty is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ruof" meaning "fame" or "renown." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was famous or well-known in their community. Over time, the surname Rufty has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rufty: 264
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,464
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rufty 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RFT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0130
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 F T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrΙ™fti/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rufty in Braille

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

The name Rufty in braille

How to sign the name Rufty using Sign Language

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

The name Rufty in sign language

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