Ryff
Ryff Meaning & Origin
About Ryff
The surname Ryff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rüf" or "rüffe," meaning "rough" or "rugged." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a rough or tough personality or could have been a topographic name for someone living in a rugged or uneven terrain. Over time, the surname Ryff has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Ruff or Rueff.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Ryff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Ryff: 122
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 137327
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.04
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ryff 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 Ryff in Braille
Here's how to represent Ryff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Ryff using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Ryff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
