Pufpaff

Pufpaff Meaning & Origin

About Pufpaff
The surname Pufpaff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "puf" meaning "puff" or "blow" and "paff" meaning "puff" or "puff of smoke." 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 Pufpaff can be found primarily in Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pufpaff: 146
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118,853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pufpaff 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
PFPF
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0101
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AH1 F P AE2 F
🌐 IPA
/pufpaff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PFPF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P110

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pufpaff in Braille

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

The name Pufpaff in braille

How to sign the name Pufpaff using Sign Language

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

The name Pufpaff in sign language

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