Fahlen

Fahlen Meaning & Origin

About Fahlen
The surname Fahlen is of Swedish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "fǫl" meaning "pale" or "fair." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with fair or pale complexion. Over time, this surname has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fahlen: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fahlen 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 Fahlen is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLN
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/fahlen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fahlen in Braille

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

The name Fahlen in braille

How to sign the name Fahlen using Sign Language

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

The name Fahlen in sign language

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