Sniff

Sniff Meaning & Origin

About Sniff
The surname Sniff is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "snithan" which means "to cut" or "to carve." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for a woodcutter or carpenter. Over time, the spelling of the surname evolved to Sniff, and it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Sniff can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sniff: 319
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62,714
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S501
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S N IH1 F
🌐 IPA
/snɪf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNF', 'XNF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sniff in Braille

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

The name Sniff in braille

How to sign the name Sniff using Sign Language

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

The name Sniff in sign language

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