Fallen

Fallen Meaning & Origin

About Fallen
The surname Fallen is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "fàlainn," meaning "wolf." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a wolf, such as fierceness, cunning, or loyalty. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who resembled a wolf physically or in their behavior.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fallen: 1,078
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,555
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fallen in Braille

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

The name Fallen in braille

How to sign the name Fallen using Sign Language

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

The name Fallen in sign language

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