TUFF
Tuff
Tuff is a British surname of Old Norse origin, with roots in the pre-9th century period. The name is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Thjodolfr," which means "people-wolf." Over time, Thjodolfr evolved into the surname Tuff, which has had various spellings throughout history, including Tuf, Toff, and Tuffe.
The Tuff surname is found widely in different regions of the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, and Wales. Variants of the name have also been recorded in other countries with Norse heritage.
Historically, individuals with the surname Tuff have been known to have occupations ranging from farmers to craftsmen. The name has preserved its significance through the generations, and today, people with the surname Tuff can be found in various professions and walks of life.
Famous bearers of the surname Tuff are recorded in historical documents and records, although the name is not as commonly known as some other British surnames. Despite its lesser popularity, the Tuff surname remains an important part of British surname history and genealogy.
Research into the origins and history of the Tuff surname continues to provide insights into the lives and lineage of those who have carried this name. The diverse and widespread presence of the Tuff surname in Britain reflects the rich tapestry of the country's cultural and historical heritage.
There are approximately 580 people named Tuff in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Tuff.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Malcolm
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Alice
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Kirstie
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracy
Similar and related surnames
- Tuffs
- Tuffy
- Tuffey
- Tuffe
- Tufft
- Tuffee
- Tufa
- Dafe
- Daff
- Daffe
- Daffu
- Dafoe
- Daive
- Daphu
- Dav
- Dava
- Dave
- Davi
- Davia
- Daviau
- Davie
- Davo
- Davou
- Deaf
- Deave
- Deef
- Deeve
- Def
- Defeo
- Defeu
- Deff
- Deffee
- Deffoe
- Defoe
- Deif
- Dephu
- Dev
- Deva
- Devai
- Deve
- Deveau
- Devi
- Devia
- Devie
- Devo
- Devoe
- Diafi
- Dief
- Dif
- Diff
- Diffa
- Diffee
- Diffie
- Diouf
- Diva
- Dive
- Divi
- Doeff
- Doff
- Dohfi
- Doof
- Doove
- Dov
- Dovauo
- Dove
- Dovi
- Dovie
- Duf
- Dufau
- Duff
- Duffau
- Duffe
- Duffee
- Duffie
- Dufie
- Duva
- Duve
- Duviau
- Taafe
- Taaff
- Taaffe
- Tafa
- Tafe
- Taff
- Taffe
- Taffee
- Tafi
- Taif
- Taife
- Tauffe
- Tav
- Tava
- Tave
- Taveau
- Tavio
- Tavo
- Tefe
- Teff
- Tefo
- Teifi
- Tiff
- Tiffe
- Tiffou
- Toff
- Toffe
- Toffee
- Toffi
- Tofi
- Tov
- Tove
- Tovee
- Ttofi
- Tufo
- Tuft
- Tuifua
- Tyfe
- Tyffe
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.