Failor

Failor Meaning & Origin

About Failor
The surname Failor is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "faylour," meaning "one who fails or falls short." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as unsuccessful or lacking in some way. The name may have been given to individuals who were unsuccessful in their endeavors or who fell short of expectations. Over time, the surname Failor has evolved and may have variations in spelling such as Faylor or Fayler.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Failor: 729
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,689
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EY1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfeɪlər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Failor in Braille

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

The name Failor in braille

How to sign the name Failor using Sign Language

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

The name Failor in sign language

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