Trefny

Trefny Meaning & Origin

About Trefny
The surname Trefny is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "trefny," meaning "shady" or "dubious." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was considered untrustworthy or deceitful. Over time, this nickname may have evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Trefny may have inherited it as a reminder of their ancestors' reputation or simply as a unique family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Trefny: 136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Trefny 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
TRFN
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T60150
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R EH1 F N IY0
🌐 IPA
/trefny*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T615

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Trefny in Braille

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

The name Trefny in braille

How to sign the name Trefny using Sign Language

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

The name Trefny in sign language

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