Rufus (surname)

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Rufus is a surname of Latin origin historically associated with the meaning "red-haired" or "ruddy."

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Predicate Object
instanceOf family name
surname
hasCategory color surnames
surnames from nicknames
surnames of Latin origin
hasEtymologicalOrigin Latin word "rufus"
hasEtymologyType descriptive surname
hasGenderNeutrality gender-neutral surname
hasHistoricalAssociation ancient Rome NERFINISHED
hasLanguageOfOrigin Latin
hasMeaning red-haired
ruddy
hasNotableBearer Anneli Rufus NERFINISHED
Quentin Rufus (example historical-style bearer; details uncertain) NERFINISHED
hasOriginalFunction nickname based on physical appearance
hasOriginalMeaningContext description of a person with a reddish or ruddy complexion
description of a person with red hair
hasOriginalUse Roman cognomen
hasSemanticField hair color
skin complexion
hasUsageRegion English-speaking countries
Europe NERFINISHED
Romance-language countries
hasVariantForm Rufous (rare variant spelling)
hasWritingSystem Latin alphabet
isDerivedFrom Latin adjective meaning "red" or "reddish"
isRelatedGivenName Rufus NERFINISHED

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Rufus hasCognate Rufus (surname)