Fears

Fears Meaning & Origin

About Fears
The surname Fears is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "fere," meaning "companion" or "mate." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was a good companion or a reliable partner. The surname Fears may have also originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was derived from a male ancestor's given name, such as "Ferre" or "Ferrers." Overall, the surname Fears suggests a familial connection to someone who was known for their companionship or loyalty.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fears: 4,762
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,027
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.61

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 R Z
🌐 IPA
/fɪrz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fears in Braille

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

The name Fears in braille

How to sign the name Fears using Sign Language

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

The name Fears in sign language

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