Fake

Fake Meaning & Origin

About Fake
The surname Fake is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fæc," meaning "deceit" or "fraud." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was known for being dishonest or untrustworthy. The surname Fake may have also been used to describe someone who had a deceptive or cunning nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fake: 746
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,107
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EY1 K
🌐 IPA
/feɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fake in Braille

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

The name Fake in braille

How to sign the name Fake using Sign Language

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

The name Fake in sign language

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