About Farnsworth
The surname Farnsworth is of English origin and is derived from a combination of two elements: "fearn," meaning fern, and "worth," meaning enclosure or settlement. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Farnsworth can be interpreted as "enclosure or settlement near the ferns." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely lived near or were associated with a place where ferns grew abundantly.
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The surname Farnsworth is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Farnsworth 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 Farnsworth in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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