Pfeiffer

Pfeiffer Meaning & Origin

About Pfeiffer
The surname Pfeiffer is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Pfeifer," meaning "piper" or "flutist." It was originally given to individuals who played the flute or pipe, and later became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. The name Pfeiffer is relatively common in German-speaking countries and has variations such as Pfiefer, Pfeifer, and Pfeifferling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pfeiffer: 13,851
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,601
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.7

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pfeiffer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PFFR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P10106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AY1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfaɪfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PFFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P116

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pfeiffer in Braille

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

The name Pfeiffer in braille

How to sign the name Pfeiffer using Sign Language

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

The name Pfeiffer in sign language

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