Pfantz

Pfantz Meaning & Origin

About Pfantz
The surname Pfantz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pfanz," meaning "plant" or "herb." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with plants or herbs, such as a gardener or herbalist. Over time, the surname Pfantz may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a particular affinity for plants or had a green thumb.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pfantz: 217
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,005
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PFNTS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P10532
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AE1 N T S
🌐 IPA
/pfantz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PFNTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P153

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pfantz in Braille

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

The name Pfantz in braille

How to sign the name Pfantz using Sign Language

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

The name Pfantz in sign language

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