Faehr

Faehr Meaning & Origin

About Faehr
The surname Faehr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "være," meaning "ferry." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked as a ferryman or lived near a ferry crossing. The name may have been given to individuals who operated or owned a ferryboat, transporting people and goods across bodies of water. Over time, the surname Faehr has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Faehr is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Faehr: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153,769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Faehr based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Faehr is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 R
🌐 IPA
/faehr*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Faehr in Braille

Here's how to represent Faehr in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Faehr in braille

How to sign the name Faehr using Sign Language

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

The name Faehr in sign language

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