Shoaf

Shoaf Meaning & Origin

About Shoaf
The surname Shoaf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schouf," meaning "sheaf" or "bundle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or was associated with sheaves of grain. The name may have been given to a farmer, a reaper, or someone involved in the agricultural industry. Over time, the surname Shoaf has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shoaf: 3,227
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,994
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH OW1 F
🌐 IPA
/ʃoʊf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shoaf in Braille

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

The name Shoaf in braille

How to sign the name Shoaf using Sign Language

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

The name Shoaf in sign language

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