Tesfu

Tesfu Meaning & Origin

About Tesfu
The surname Tesfu is of Ethiopian origin and is derived from the Amharic word "tesfaye," meaning "hope" or "expectation." It is a common surname in Ethiopia and is often given to individuals born with high hopes or expectations for their future. The name Tesfu signifies optimism, aspiration, and a positive outlook on life.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tesfu: 181
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 99,845
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TSF
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0210
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T EH1 S F Y UW0
🌐 IPA
/tesfu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TSF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tesfu in Braille

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

The name Tesfu in braille

How to sign the name Tesfu using Sign Language

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

The name Tesfu in sign language

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