Pfiefer

Pfiefer Meaning & Origin

About Pfiefer
The surname Pfiefer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pfifer," meaning "piper" or "flutist." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who played the flute or pipe. Over time, the surname Pfiefer has become a common German surname, often associated with individuals who had a musical background or were involved in the craft of pipe-making.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pfiefer: 140
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,064
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pfiefer in Braille

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

The name Pfiefer in braille

How to sign the name Pfiefer using Sign Language

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

The name Pfiefer in sign language

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