Fanguy

Fanguy Meaning & Origin

About Fanguy
The surname Fanguy is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "fange," meaning "mud" or "mire." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who lived or worked in a muddy or swampy area. The addition of the suffix "-guy" is a diminutive form, indicating "little mud" or "little swamp." Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fanguy: 656
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,495
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fanguy 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
FNK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AH0 NG G W IY1
🌐 IPA
/fəŋgˈwi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fanguy in Braille

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

The name Fanguy in braille

How to sign the name Fanguy using Sign Language

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

The name Fanguy in sign language

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