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.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Sniff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Sniff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.