Zaroff

Zaroff Meaning & Origin

About Zaroff
The surname Zaroff is of Russian origin and is derived from the Russian word "zar," meaning "tsar" or "emperor." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone as the child or descendant of a person with a high rank or status, possibly even a member of the Russian imperial family. The surname Zaroff suggests a noble or aristocratic lineage, reflecting a connection to the Russian monarchy.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zaroff: 154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRF
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EH1 R AO0 F
🌐 IPA
/zaroff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zaroff in Braille

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

The name Zaroff in braille

How to sign the name Zaroff using Sign Language

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

The name Zaroff in sign language

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