Favell

Favell Meaning & Origin

About Favell
The surname Favell is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "fauvel," meaning "dun-colored" or "tawny." It was likely used as a nickname for someone with a fair or light brown complexion or hair. The name may have also been given to someone who had a horse of this color. Over time, the surname Favell has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Favell: 111
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 148,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Favell 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
FFL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AH0 V EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/favell*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Favell in Braille

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

The name Favell in braille

How to sign the name Favell using Sign Language

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

The name Favell in sign language

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