About Paff
The surname Paff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "paffe," meaning "priest" or "clergyman." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as priests or had a connection to the clergy. Over time, the surname Paff may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a pious or religious demeanor.
The surname Paff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Paff 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 Paff is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Paff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Paff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.