Faux

Faux Meaning & Origin

About Faux
The surname Faux is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "faux," meaning "false" or "deceptive." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was deceitful or dishonest. Over time, the surname Faux may have been adopted by individuals who were involved in professions or activities that required deception or trickery, such as actors or illusionists. Today, the surname Faux is relatively rare and can be found primarily in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Faux: 1,158
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,260
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Faux in Braille

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

The name Faux in braille

How to sign the name Faux using Sign Language

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

The name Faux in sign language

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