Topf

Topf Meaning & Origin

About Topf
The surname Topf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "topf," meaning "pot" or "container." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold pots or containers. The name may have also been given to someone who worked with pottery or had a pot-like physical appearance. Over time, individuals with the surname Topf may have adopted it as a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Topf: 295
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66,931
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TPF
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AA1 P F
🌐 IPA
/topf*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TPF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Topf in Braille

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

The name Topf in braille

How to sign the name Topf using Sign Language

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

The name Topf in sign language

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