Farmer

Farmer Meaning & Origin

About Farmer
The name "Farmer" is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "fermere," meaning someone who cultivates and works on a farm. It was originally given to individuals who were engaged in agricultural activities, such as growing crops and raising livestock. The name "Farmer" signifies a connection to the land and a profession centered around farming and agriculture.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Farmer are male.

Farmer Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRMR
🗽 NYSIIS
FANA
🔊 Soundex
F06506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 R M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɑrmər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F656

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Farmer in Braille

Here's how to represent Farmer in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Farmer in braille

How to Spell the Name Farmer in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Farmer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Farmer in sign language

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