Furman

Furman Meaning & Origin

About Furman
The name "Furman" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "furmān," meaning "a traveler" or "a person who provides lodging." It is a surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as innkeepers or provided accommodations for travelers. The name "Furman" signifies someone associated with hospitality and the provision of shelter and lodging.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Furman are male.

Furman Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -30% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRMN
🗽 NYSIIS
FANA
🔊 Soundex
F06505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F ER1 M AE2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈfərˌmæn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Furman in Braille

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

The name Furman in braille

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

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

The name Furman in sign language

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