Fallows

Fallows Meaning & Origin

About Fallows
The surname Fallows is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "fald," meaning "fold" or "enclosure," and could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a sheepfold or cattle enclosure. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for a shepherd or someone who worked with livestock. Another possibility is that it originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be foolish or gullible. The exact meaning of the surname may vary depending on the specific family or region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fallows: 347
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,481
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AE1 L OW2 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈfæˌloʊz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fallows in Braille

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

The name Fallows in braille

How to sign the name Fallows using Sign Language

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

The name Fallows in sign language

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