Pfoff

Pfoff Meaning & Origin

About Pfoff
The surname Pfoff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pfoffe," meaning "priest" or "cleric." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as priests or had a connection to the clergy. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was considered pious or had a religious demeanor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pfoff: 105
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 154907
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PFF
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P101
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 F
🌐 IPA
/pfoff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PFF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P110

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pfoff in Braille

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

The name Pfoff in braille

How to sign the name Pfoff using Sign Language

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

The name Pfoff in sign language

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