About Tuft
The surname Tuft is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "topt" or "toft," meaning a small hill or knoll. It was likely used as a topographical surname for someone who lived near or on a small hill. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Tuft. The surname Tuft is relatively rare and can be found mainly in the United Kingdom and the United States.
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The surname Tuft is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tuft 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 Tuft is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tuft in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tuft using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.