Pfaller

Pfaller is a surname of German origin. It is believed to derive from the Middle High German word "phaler," meaning a type of coin or a person who dealt with coins. Another possible origin is from a dialectal word for "plowman" or "farmer," referring to an agricultural occupation. The name is found in various German-speaking regions and has spread to other parts of the world through migration. Notable individuals bearing the Pfaller surname include those who have contributed to various fields, though no single prominent historical figure is universally associated with the name. The distribution of the surname generally follows patterns of German settlement. Variations in spelling might exist across different regions or historical periods.