Faus

Faus Meaning & Origin

About Faus
The surname Faus is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vus," meaning "fox." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who exhibited fox-like characteristics such as cunning or slyness. The name may have been given to individuals who worked as hunters or had a connection to fox-related activities. Over time, the surname Faus has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Faus: 544
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,261
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 Z
🌐 IPA
/fɔz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Faus in Braille

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

The name Faus in braille

How to sign the name Faus using Sign Language

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

The name Faus in sign language

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