Tardiff

Tardiff Meaning & Origin

About Tardiff
The surname Tardiff is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "tardif," meaning "late" or "slow." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was habitually late or slow in their actions or movements. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Tardiff can be found primarily in French-speaking regions or among French diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tardiff: 2,079
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14378
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.7

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tardiff based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRTF
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T06301
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AA1 R D IH0 F
🌐 IPA
/ˈtɑrdɪf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRTF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T631

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tardiff in Braille

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

The name Tardiff in braille

How to sign the name Tardiff using Sign Language

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

The name Tardiff in sign language

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