Allan Pfaff

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Allan Pfaff — Scottish
92K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Allan Pfaff is a name that combines Scottish origins. The first name Allan is a masculine given name of Scottish origin. Allan, a variant spelling of Alan, is both a given name and an English and Scottish surname. People with the given name Allan (footballer, born 1991), Brazilian footballer Allan (footballer, born 1997), Brazilian footballer Allan Abbass (born 1962), professor and psychiatrist at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada Allan Adair (1897–1988), senior officer of the British Army who served in both World Wars Allan Adler (1916–2002), American silversmith Allan Agar (born 1949), English rugby league footballer and coach Allan Ahlberg (born 1938), British children's book writer with his wife Janet . The surname Pfaff: Alfred Pfaff, German football player Brad Pfaff, American politician Chris Pfaff, American television actor Debby Pfaff, reality show personality Dieter Pfaff (1947–2013), German actor Eva Pfaff, German tennis player Ferenc Pfaff, Hungarian architect Georg Michael Pfaff, German manufacturer of sewing machines Jean-Marie Pfaff, Belgian football player Johann Friedrich Pfaff, German mathematician Concepts named after him include the Pfaffian, Pfaffian functions, and the Pfaff problem 29491 Pfaff, a main-belt asteroid named in his honour John Pfaff, American legal scholar Kristen Pfaff, American . Allan is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 92K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Allan reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Allan

Scottish

Allan, a variant spelling of Alan, is both a given name and an English and Scottish surname. People with the given name Allan (footballer, born 1991), Brazilian footballer Allan (footballer, born 1997), Brazilian footballer Allan Abbass (born 1962), professor and psychiatrist at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada Allan Adair (1897–1988), senior officer of the British Army who served in both World Wars Allan Adler (1916–2002), American silversmith Allan Agar (born 1949), English rugby league footballer and coach Allan Ahlberg (born 1938), British children's book writer with his wife Janet .

Surname: Pfaff

English

Alfred Pfaff, German football player Brad Pfaff, American politician Chris Pfaff, American television actor Debby Pfaff, reality show personality Dieter Pfaff (1947–2013), German actor Eva Pfaff, German tennis player Ferenc Pfaff, Hungarian architect Georg Michael Pfaff, German manufacturer of sewing machines Jean-Marie Pfaff, Belgian football player Johann Friedrich Pfaff, German mathematician Concepts named after him include the Pfaffian, Pfaffian functions, and the Pfaff problem 29491 Pfaff, a main-belt asteroid named in his honour John Pfaff, American legal scholar Kristen Pfaff, American .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Allan is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Allan by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Allan Pfaff

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Allan Pfaff:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Allan?
The first name Allan originates from Scottish. Allan, a variant spelling of Alan, is both a given name and an English and Scottish surname. People with the given name Allan (footballer, born 1991), Brazilian footballer Allan (footballer, born 1997), Brazilian footballer Allan Abbass (born 1962), professor and psychiatrist at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada Allan Adair (1897–1988), senior officer of the British Army who served in both World Wars Allan Adler (1916–2002), American silversmith Allan Agar (born 1949), English rugby league footballer and coach Allan Ahlberg (born 1938), British children's book writer with his wife Janet .
When was Allan most popular?
The name Allan reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Pfaff?
The surname Pfaff originates from English. Alfred Pfaff, German football player Brad Pfaff, American politician Chris Pfaff, American television actor Debby Pfaff, reality show personality Dieter Pfaff (1947–2013), German actor Eva Pfaff, German tennis player Ferenc Pfaff, Hungarian architect Georg Michael Pfaff, German manufacturer of sewing machines Jean-Marie Pfaff, Belgian football player Johann Friedrich Pfaff, German mathematician Concepts named after him include the Pfaffian, Pfaffian functions, and the Pfaff problem 29491 Pfaff, a main-belt asteroid named in his honour John Pfaff, American legal scholar Kristen Pfaff, American .
What are the origins of the name Allan Pfaff?
The name Allan Pfaff combines two different traditions: the first name Allan has Scottish roots, while the surname Pfaff originates from English.
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