Fautz

Fautz Meaning & Origin

About Fautz
The surname Fautz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vuz," meaning "fox." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who exhibited fox-like characteristics or behavior. The name may have been given to individuals who were cunning, sly, or had red hair. Over time, the surname Fautz became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fautz: 101
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 159,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FTS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 T S
🌐 IPA
/fautz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fautz in Braille

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

The name Fautz in braille

How to sign the name Fautz using Sign Language

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

The name Fautz in sign language

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