Pfennig

Pfennig Meaning & Origin

About Pfennig
The surname Pfennig is of German origin and is derived from the German word "Pfennig," which means "penny" in English. It was originally a occupational name given to someone who worked with or dealt in pennies, such as a money changer or a mint worker. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was thrifty or frugal. Overall, the surname Pfennig signifies a connection to the monetary system or a characteristic of being economical.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pfennig: 395
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52482
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PFNK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P10502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 N IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɛnɪg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PFNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pfennig in Braille

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

The name Pfennig in braille

How to sign the name Pfennig using Sign Language

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

The name Pfennig in sign language

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