Fahrni

Fahrni Meaning & Origin

About Fahrni
The surname Fahrni is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "varne," meaning "fear" or "alarm." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was easily frightened or anxious. Over time, the surname Fahrni has become a family name passed down through generations, representing the ancestral connection to individuals who possessed this characteristic.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fahrni: 274
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,265
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRN
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0650
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 R N IY0
🌐 IPA
/fahrni*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fahrni in Braille

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

The name Fahrni in braille

How to sign the name Fahrni using Sign Language

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

The name Fahrni in sign language

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