Pheiffer

Pheiffer Meaning & Origin

About Pheiffer
The surname Pheiffer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "phifer," meaning "piper" or "flutist." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who played the flute or pipe. Over time, the surname Pheiffer has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Pfeiffer or Pfieffer, but its meaning remains connected to the musical profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pheiffer: 202
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91221
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pheiffer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FFR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AY1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/pheiffer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pheiffer in Braille

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

The name Pheiffer in braille

How to sign the name Pheiffer using Sign Language

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

The name Pheiffer in sign language

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