Pifer

Pifer Meaning & Origin

About Pifer
The surname Pifer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pfeifer," meaning "piper" or "flutist." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who played the flute or pipe. The name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were skilled musicians or who worked as musicians in their community. Over time, the surname Pifer has evolved and spread to various regions, including the United States, where it is still found today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pifer: 3,814
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,623
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.29

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PFR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AY1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpaɪfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pifer in Braille

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

The name Pifer in braille

How to sign the name Pifer using Sign Language

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

The name Pifer in sign language

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