Wirfs

Wirfs Meaning & Origin

About Wirfs
The surname Wirfs is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wirf" which means "throw" or "cast." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a thrower or a caster, possibly referring to a person involved in the casting of metal or other materials. Over time, the surname Wirfs has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wirfs: 182
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 99,378
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARFS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0612
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W ER1 F S
🌐 IPA
/wirfs*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARFS', 'FRFS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wirfs in Braille

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

The name Wirfs in braille

How to sign the name Wirfs using Sign Language

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

The name Wirfs in sign language

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