Fischer

Fischer Meaning & Origin

About Fischer
The name "Fischer" is of German origin and is an occupational surname derived from the German word "fischer," meaning "fisherman." It was originally given to individuals who worked as fishermen or lived near bodies of water. The name "Fischer" signifies a connection to the fishing trade and is often associated with qualities such as resilience, adaptability, and a close affinity with nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Fischer are male.

Fischer Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -2.70% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FXR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 SH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɪʃər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FXR', 'FSKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fischer in Braille

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

The name Fischer in braille

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

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

The name Fischer in sign language

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