Skaff

Skaff Meaning & Origin

About Skaff
The surname Skaff is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among Lebanese and Syrian families. It is derived from the Arabic word "sakaf," which means "to pour" or "to pour out." The name Skaff is often associated with the occupation of a water carrier or someone involved in the distribution of water. It can also be linked to the idea of generosity and hospitality, as water is a symbol of life and abundance in the Middle Eastern culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Skaff: 559
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,352
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Skaff in Braille

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

The name Skaff in braille

How to sign the name Skaff using Sign Language

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

The name Skaff in sign language

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