Farrey

Farrey Meaning & Origin

About Farrey
The surname Farrey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fær," meaning "journey" or "expedition." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who frequently traveled or went on expeditions. Over time, the surname Farrey became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname are likely to have ancestors who were known for their adventurous or traveling nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Farrey: 415
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,362
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AE1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfæri/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Farrey in Braille

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

The name Farrey in braille

How to sign the name Farrey using Sign Language

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

The name Farrey in sign language

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