Tuufuli

Tuufuli Meaning & Origin

About Tuufuli
The surname Tuufuli is of Samoan origin and is derived from the combination of two words: "tu'u" meaning "to stand" or "to rise" and "fuli" meaning "to turn" or "to change direction." Therefore, the surname Tuufuli can be interpreted as "one who stands firm and changes direction" or "a person who is steadfast but adaptable." It may symbolize someone who is resilient, determined, and able to navigate through life's challenges while remaining flexible and open to change.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tuufuli: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tuufuli 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
TFL
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T01040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T UW2 F Y UW1 AH0 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/tuufuli*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tuufuli in Braille

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

The name Tuufuli in braille

How to sign the name Tuufuli using Sign Language

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

The name Tuufuli in sign language

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