Farquhar

Farquhar Meaning & Origin

About Farquhar
The surname Farquhar is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name Fearchar, which means "dear man" or "beloved one." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Fearchar. Over time, the surname Farquhar has become associated with various clans and families in Scotland, particularly in the Highlands. Today, it is a relatively uncommon surname but still carries the historical significance of its Gaelic roots.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Farquhar: 2,714
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,584
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.92

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRKHR
🗽 NYSIIS
FAGA
🔊 Soundex
F06206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 R K W ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɑrkwər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRKHR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Farquhar in Braille

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

The name Farquhar in braille

How to sign the name Farquhar using Sign Language

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

The name Farquhar in sign language

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