Pfeifer Name Meaning & Origin
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The surname Pfeifer is of German origin, derived from the word 'Pfeife' meaning 'whistle' or 'pipe'. It was likely an occupational name for a maker or seller of pipes or whistles. The name is common in Germany and among German-speaking populations in Switzerland and Austria.
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German (German) 85% -
Swiss (Swiss-German) 10% -
Austrian (Austrian-German) 5%
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Name Details
- Last Name: Pfeifer
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Pfeifer
Notable individuals include Wolfgang Pfeifer, a German footballer; Hans Pfeifer, a Swiss artist; and Maria Pfeifer, an Austrian author.
Pfeifer Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 11
People with this name tend to be: Intuitive, spiritual and illuminating (Master Number).