Worf

Worf Meaning & Origin

About Worf
The surname Worf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wurf," meaning "throw" or "cast." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who excelled in throwing or casting objects, such as a skilled hunter or a javelin thrower. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Worf can be found in various parts of Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Worf: 102
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 158,432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARF
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W061
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 R F
🌐 IPA
/worf*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARF', 'FRF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Worf in Braille

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

The name Worf in braille

How to sign the name Worf using Sign Language

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

The name Worf in sign language

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