About Fearns
The surname Fearns is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fearn," meaning "fern." It is a locational surname, typically associated with places named Fearns or Ferns, which were likely named after the abundance of ferns growing in those areas. The surname Fearns is therefore likely to have been originally given to someone who lived near or was associated with a place known for its ferns.
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The surname Fearns is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fearns 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 Fearns is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fearns in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fearns using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.