About Pfaff
The surname Pfaff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pfaffe," meaning "priest" or "clergyman." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a priest or had a connection to the clergy. The surname Pfaff is relatively common in Germany and can be traced back to the medieval period.
The surname Pfaff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pfaff 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 Pfaff is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pfaff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pfaff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.