Pyfer

Pyfer Meaning & Origin

About Pyfer
The surname Pyfer is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pifer," meaning a pipe or flute player. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who played the pipe or flute as a profession. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved to Pyfer. Today, individuals with the surname Pyfer can trace their ancestry back to these musical roots.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pyfer: 294
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67,126
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pyfer in Braille

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

The name Pyfer in braille

How to sign the name Pyfer using Sign Language

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

The name Pyfer in sign language

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