Pfeuffer

Pfeuffer Meaning & Origin

About Pfeuffer
The surname Pfeuffer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pfuofe" meaning "pipe" or "flute." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who made or played musical instruments such as pipes or flutes. Over time, the name Pfeuffer became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, indicating a family's association with this particular occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pfeuffer: 342
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,171
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pfeuffer 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 Y UW1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/fˈjufər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PFFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P116

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pfeuffer in Braille

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

The name Pfeuffer in braille

How to sign the name Pfeuffer using Sign Language

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

The name Pfeuffer in sign language

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