Pelfrey

Pelfrey Meaning & Origin

About Pelfrey
The surname Pelfrey is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "pelfrey," meaning a small horse or pony. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who owned or worked with such animals. The name may also have been used to describe someone who had the characteristics of a small horse, such as being strong or hardworking. Over time, the surname Pelfrey has evolved and is now primarily found in the United States.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pelfrey: 4,136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7997
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.4

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PLFR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P04160
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 L F R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpΙ›lfri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PLFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pelfrey in Braille

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

The name Pelfrey in braille

How to sign the name Pelfrey using Sign Language

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

The name Pelfrey in sign language

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