About Pfost
The surname Pfost is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pfosten," meaning "post" or "pillar." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked with or lived near a post or pillar, such as a carpenter, builder, or someone who owned land with boundary markers. The name may also have been given to someone who had a tall or sturdy physique.
The surname Pfost is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pfost 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 Pfost is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pfost in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pfost using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.