Skaf

Skaf Meaning & Origin

About Skaf
The surname Skaf is of Arabic origin and is commonly found in Lebanon and other Middle Eastern countries. It is derived from the Arabic word "sakaf," which means "to cover" or "to protect." The name Skaf likely originated as an occupational surname for someone involved in the trade of making or selling covers, such as tents or protective clothing. Over time, it has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Skaf: 194
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94,311
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K AE1 F
🌐 IPA
/skaf*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Skaf in Braille

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

The name Skaf in braille

How to sign the name Skaf using Sign Language

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

The name Skaf in sign language

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