Faught

Faught Meaning & Origin

About Faught
The surname Faught is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fagot," meaning a bundle of sticks. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who gathered or sold firewood. The name may also have been used to describe someone who had a slender or thin build. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved to Faught.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Faught: 3,357
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9667
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FKT
🗽 NYSIIS
FAG
🔊 Soundex
F0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 T
🌐 IPA
/fɔt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Faught in Braille

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

The name Faught in braille

How to sign the name Faught using Sign Language

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

The name Faught in sign language

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