Zafft

Zafft Meaning & Origin

About Zafft
The surname Zafft is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zafte," meaning "juicy" or "succulent." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a plump or well-nourished appearance. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Zafft can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zafft: 148
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 117,480
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zafft 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
SFT
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z013
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AE1 F T
🌐 IPA
/zafft*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zafft in Braille

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

The name Zafft in braille

How to sign the name Zafft using Sign Language

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

The name Zafft in sign language

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