Phiffer

Phiffer Meaning & Origin

About Phiffer
The surname Phiffer is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Pfeifer," meaning "piper" or "flutist." It was originally given to individuals who played the flute or pipe, and later became a hereditary surname. The name Phiffer signifies a family's ancestral connection to the musical profession, specifically those skilled in playing wind instruments such as the flute.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Phiffer: 232
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 81458
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FFR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/phiffer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Phiffer in Braille

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

The name Phiffer in braille

How to sign the name Phiffer using Sign Language

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

The name Phiffer in sign language

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