Farnum

Farnum Meaning & Origin

About Farnum
The surname Farnum is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fearn," meaning "fern," and "ham," meaning "homestead" or "enclosure." Therefore, the surname Farnum is believed to have originated as a locational name for someone who lived near a homestead or enclosure where ferns grew abundantly. Over time, the name Farnum has evolved and been passed down through generations as a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Farnum: 2,281
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,360
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.77

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Farnum 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
FRNM
🗽 NYSIIS
FAN
🔊 Soundex
F06505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 R N AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɑrnəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRNM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Farnum in Braille

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

The name Farnum in braille

How to sign the name Farnum using Sign Language

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

The name Farnum in sign language

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