Pein

Pein Meaning & Origin

About Pein
The surname Pein is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pein," meaning "pain" or "suffering." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for enduring or causing pain, or possibly as an occupational name for a torturer or executioner. The surname Pein may also have been used as a metaphorical name for someone who was strict or severe in their actions or demeanor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pein: 194
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94,311
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P IY1 N
🌐 IPA
/pein*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pein in Braille

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

The name Pein in braille

How to sign the name Pein using Sign Language

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

The name Pein in sign language

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