Ruhf

Ruhf Meaning & Origin

About Ruhf
The surname Ruhf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ruof" or "ruofe," meaning "fame" or "renown." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was well-known or had achieved fame in their community. The name Ruhf may have been given to individuals who displayed exceptional qualities or accomplishments, and it eventually became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ruhf: 237
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,131
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RF
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW1 F
🌐 IPA
/ruhf*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ruhf in Braille

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

The name Ruhf in braille

How to sign the name Ruhf using Sign Language

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

The name Ruhf in sign language

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