Pfieffer

Pfieffer Meaning & Origin

About Pfieffer
The surname Pfieffer 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 Pfieffer has become a common German surname, often associated with individuals who had musical talents or were involved in the music profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pfieffer: 296
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66754
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pfieffer in Braille

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

The name Pfieffer in braille

How to sign the name Pfieffer using Sign Language

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

The name Pfieffer in sign language

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