About Pfeifer
The surname Pfeifer is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name for a piper or musician who played the pipe or flute. The name is derived from the Middle High German word "pfifer," meaning "piper" or "flute player." It was a common surname given to individuals who were skilled musicians or played wind instruments during the medieval period in Germany.
The surname Pfeifer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pfeifer 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 Pfeifer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pfeifer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.