Pfarr

Pfarr Meaning & Origin

About Pfarr
The surname Pfarr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pfarrer," meaning "parson" or "priest." It is an occupational surname that was typically given to individuals who worked as priests or held a position of authority within the church. The name Pfarr signifies a person's ancestral connection to the clergy and their involvement in religious affairs.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pfarr: 762
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,600
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PFR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 R
🌐 IPA
/fɑr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pfarr in Braille

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

The name Pfarr in braille

How to sign the name Pfarr using Sign Language

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

The name Pfarr in sign language

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