About Fahning
The surname Fahning is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Fahne," meaning "flag" or "banner." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who carried or displayed a flag or banner, or possibly for someone who was associated with a particular flag or banner. The suffix "-ing" is a common Germanic suffix indicating "descendant" or "belonging to," suggesting that the surname Fahning may have originally denoted a person who was a descendant or member of a family associated with flags or banners.
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The surname Fahning is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fahning 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 Fahning is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fahning in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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