About Fankhauser
The surname Fankhauser is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Fank" meaning "flag" or "banner" and "hauser" meaning "dweller" or "inhabitant." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Fankhauser can be interpreted as "dweller near the flag" or "one who lives by the banner." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near a prominent flag or banner, or perhaps someone who held a position of importance related to a flag or banner.
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The surname Fankhauser is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fankhauser based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Fankhauser in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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