Peifer

Peifer Meaning & Origin

About Peifer
The surname Peifer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pfeifer," meaning "piper" or "flutist." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who played the flute or pipe. Over time, the surname Peifer has evolved and may also have variations such as Pfeifer or Pfiefer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Peifer: 1,459
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,786
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.49

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Peifer 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 Peifer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PFR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AY1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpaɪfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Peifer in Braille

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

The name Peifer in braille

How to sign the name Peifer using Sign Language

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

The name Peifer in sign language

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