Pfleger

Pfleger Meaning & Origin

About Pfleger
The surname Pfleger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pfleger," meaning "steward" or "caretaker." It was an occupational name given to someone who held the position of a steward or overseer, typically in a noble household or estate. The name may have also been used to denote someone who was responsible for the care and management of a particular property or land.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pfleger: 922
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,471
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PFLJR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P140206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L IY1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfligΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PFLJR', 'PFLKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P142

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pfleger in Braille

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

The name Pfleger in braille

How to sign the name Pfleger using Sign Language

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

The name Pfleger in sign language

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