About Pelphrey
The surname Pelphrey is of English origin and is believed to be derived from the Old English personal name "Pilfer" or "Pilferic," which means "pilgrim" or "traveler." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who had made a pilgrimage or had a reputation for traveling. Over time, the name evolved into Pelphrey and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Pelphrey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pelphrey 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 Pelphrey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pelphrey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pelphrey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.