PFAFF
Pfaff (Surname)
The surname Pfaff has origins in Germany and Switzerland. The name is derived from the Middle High German word "pfafter," which means "priest" or "clergyman." Over time, individuals with the surname Pfaff may have been associated with the clergy or had ancestors who held religious positions.
Distribution and Frequency
The surname Pfaff is relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom compared to its prevalence in German-speaking countries. Its presence in British records is limited, and individuals with this surname in the UK may have German or Swiss ancestry.
Variants
The name Pfaff may have variations in spelling, such as Pfaffe or Pfeff.
Famous Individuals
There are no widely recognised figures with the surname Pfaff in British history or culture.
There are approximately 91 people named Pfaff in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Pfaff.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English