About Puffer
The surname Puffer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "puffer," meaning "puffer" or "blower." It was likely an occupational name given to someone who worked as a bellows maker or a blacksmith, as bellows were used to blow air into a fire to increase its intensity. The name Puffer may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a puffed-up or boastful personality.
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The surname Puffer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Puffer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Puffer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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