Faulds

Faulds Meaning & Origin

About Faulds
The surname Faulds is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "fald," meaning "fold" or "enclosure." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked in a sheepfold or enclosure. The name may also have been used to denote someone who owned or managed such a place. Over time, the surname Faulds has evolved and spread, becoming a relatively common surname in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Faulds: 675
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,731
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Faulds based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLTS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0432
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 L D Z
🌐 IPA
/fɔldz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Faulds in Braille

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

The name Faulds in braille

How to sign the name Faulds using Sign Language

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

The name Faulds in sign language

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