About Fasnacht
The surname Fasnacht is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vasenacht," meaning "pre-Lenten carnival." It is a topographic or habitational surname given to someone who lived near or participated in the festivities of the carnival season. The name may also have been given to someone born during this time or who had a jovial or festive personality. Overall, the surname Fasnacht is associated with the celebration of carnival and the merriment that accompanies it.
The surname Fasnacht is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fasnacht 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 Fasnacht is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fasnacht in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fasnacht using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.