Pfoutz

Pfoutz Meaning & Origin

About Pfoutz
The surname Pfoutz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pfuz," meaning "to splash" or "to spatter." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with water, such as a fisherman or a miller. Over time, the surname Pfoutz may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was known for being messy or untidy.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pfoutz: 261
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74,141
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PFTS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P1032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AW1 T S
🌐 IPA
/pfoutz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PFTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P132

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pfoutz in Braille

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

The name Pfoutz in braille

How to sign the name Pfoutz using Sign Language

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

The name Pfoutz in sign language

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