Fath

Fath Meaning & Origin

About Fath
The surname Fath is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vate" or "vater," meaning "father." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or respect, such as a village elder or a religious figure. The name Fath may also have been given to someone who had a large family or was considered a fatherly figure within their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fath: 1,398
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,348
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.47

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
F0
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AE1 TH
🌐 IPA
/fÌθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('F0', 'FT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fath in Braille

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

The name Fath in braille

How to sign the name Fath using Sign Language

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

The name Fath in sign language

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