Behind the Name - the etymology and history of surnames Behind the Name - the etymology and history of surnames
  • Names
    • Introduction
    • Browse Surnames
    • Advanced Search
    • Most Common
    • Namesakes
    • Submitted Surnames
  • Interact
    • Message Boards
    • Submit a Name
  • Tools
    • First Name Site
    • Place Name Site
Menu Menu
  • Sign In
  • Register

  • First Name Site
  • Place Name Site
  • Introduction
  • Browse Surnames
  • Advanced Search
  • Most Common
  • Namesakes
  • Submitted Surnames
  • Message Boards
  • Submit a Name
Sign In   Register

Senft 2

SurnamePopularityComments
add to your listSave
Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage German

Meaning & History

Nickname for a helpful, kind person, from Old High German semfti meaning "soft, accommodating".

Related Names

Same SpellingSenft (1)

Categories

kindness, nicknames, virtues
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Entry updated January 22, 2019
SurnamePopularityComments
Home » Names
About · Help · Copyright · Terms · Privacy · Contact