Zeff

Zeff Meaning & Origin

About Zeff
The surname Zeff is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew name "Tzvi," meaning "deer" or "gazelle." It is a relatively common surname among Jewish communities and is often associated with individuals who possess qualities such as grace, agility, and swiftness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zeff: 438
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,256
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SF
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EH1 F
🌐 IPA
/zɛf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zeff in Braille

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

The name Zeff in braille

How to sign the name Zeff using Sign Language

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

The name Zeff in sign language

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