Pfahl

Pfahl Meaning & Origin

About Pfahl
The surname Pfahl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pfal," meaning "palisade" or "stake." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or worked with palisades or stakes, such as a fence builder or a person living near a fortified structure. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was tall or had a strong and sturdy build.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pfahl: 470
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45495
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PFL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 L
🌐 IPA
/fɑl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pfahl in Braille

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

The name Pfahl in braille

How to sign the name Pfahl using Sign Language

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

The name Pfahl in sign language

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