Zuraff

Zuraff Meaning & Origin

About Zuraff
The surname Zuraff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zuraffe," meaning "giraffe." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a physical resemblance to a giraffe or possessed characteristics associated with the animal, such as height or gracefulness. Over time, this nickname likely evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Zuraff can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zuraff: 131
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRF
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z UH1 R AA0 F
🌐 IPA
/zuraff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zuraff in Braille

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

The name Zuraff in braille

How to sign the name Zuraff using Sign Language

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

The name Zuraff in sign language

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