Pufall

Pufall Meaning & Origin

About Pufall
The surname Pufall is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pufel," meaning "puff" or "blow." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a habit of puffing or blowing, possibly referring to a person who was talkative or boastful. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Pufall can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pufall: 173
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 103,655
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pufall 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
PFL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P Y UW1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/pufall*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pufall in Braille

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

The name Pufall in braille

How to sign the name Pufall using Sign Language

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

The name Pufall in sign language

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