About Pfannenstiel
The surname Pfannenstiel is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two words: "Pfanne" meaning "pan" and "Stiel" meaning "handle" or "stalk." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Pfannenstiel can be interpreted as "pan handle" or "pan stalk." It is likely that this surname originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used pans, or it could have been a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic resembling a pan handle.
The surname Pfannenstiel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pfannenstiel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Pfannenstiel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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