Yoffe

Yoffe Meaning & Origin

About Yoffe
The surname Yoffe is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "yafe," meaning "beautiful" or "handsome." It is a descriptive surname given to individuals who were considered attractive or had a pleasing appearance. The name Yoffe is commonly found among Jewish communities, particularly those of Eastern European descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yoffe: 344
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,876
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AF
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AA1 F
🌐 IPA
/yoffe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yoffe in Braille

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

The name Yoffe in braille

How to sign the name Yoffe using Sign Language

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

The name Yoffe in sign language

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