Pfleiger

Pfleiger Meaning & Origin

About Pfleiger
The surname Pfleiger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pflegen," meaning "to care for" or "to tend to." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked as a caregiver or nurse. The name may have been given to individuals who provided care for the sick or elderly, or who worked in a similar capacity. Over time, the surname Pfleiger has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pfleiger: 149
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116829
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PFLJR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P140206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L AY1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/pfleiger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PFLJR', 'PFLKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P142

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pfleiger in Braille

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

The name Pfleiger in braille

How to sign the name Pfleiger using Sign Language

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

The name Pfleiger in sign language

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