Paeff

Meaning

A patronymic surname derived from a personal name, possibly related to 'Pavel' (Paul) or similar Slavic names.

Etymology

Paeff appears to follow Russian patronymic conventions, though the exact derivation is uncertain and may represent a variant spelling of a more common Russian surname. The '-ff' ending suggests a Russified form of a name that may have originally had different spelling conventions.

About the Paeff Surname

Paeff is an obscure Russian or Slavic surname with uncertain patronymic origins. The surname is quite rare and appears primarily in genealogical records and immigrant populations.

Distribution

Rare surname found primarily in Russian and Eastern European immigrant communities.

Notable Bearers

No widely documented notable bearers

People with the Paeff Surname