Palfrey

Palfrey Meaning & Origin

About Palfrey
The surname Palfrey is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "palefrei," which referred to a small horse or pony. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who owned or worked with such horses. Over time, the name became a hereditary surname and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Palfrey can trace their ancestry back to those who were associated with horses or had a connection to the equestrian world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Palfrey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Palfrey: 360
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,710
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Palfrey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PLFR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P04160
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AE1 L F R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpælfri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PLFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Palfrey in Braille

Here's how to represent Palfrey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Palfrey in braille

How to sign the name Palfrey using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Palfrey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Palfrey in sign language

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