About Sanft
The surname Sanft is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sanft," meaning "gentle" or "soft." It is likely that the surname was originally used as a nickname for someone with a gentle or mild temperament. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Sanft can be found across the world, particularly in German-speaking regions.
The surname Sanft is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sanft 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 Sanft is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sanft in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sanft using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.