Tufty

Meaning

A descriptive surname derived from 'tuft' with the diminutive or descriptive suffix '-y', referring to someone with tufted hair or from a tufted place.

Etymology

The name combines the topographic element 'tuft' with the English descriptive suffix '-y'. This formation suggests either a nickname for someone with distinctive tufted hair or a variant of topographic surnames.

About the Tufty Surname

A rare English surname with descriptive origins, likely a variant or diminutive of Tufts. The name appears to be primarily a modern formation.

Distribution

Rare surname found primarily in English-speaking countries.

Notable Bearers

Unknown