Pipher

Pipher Meaning & Origin

About Pipher
The surname Pipher is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Pippin, which was a common given name in medieval Germany. It is believed to have originated from the Frankish word "pipja," meaning "to chirp" or "to peep." The name Pipher may have been used to describe someone who had a high-pitched voice or a cheerful and lively personality. Over time, the surname Pipher has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pipher: 742
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,251
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pipher 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
PFR
🗽 NYSIIS
PAFFA
🔊 Soundex
P0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P IH1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɪfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pipher in Braille

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

The name Pipher in braille

How to sign the name Pipher using Sign Language

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

The name Pipher in sign language

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