Fecht

Fecht Meaning & Origin

About Fecht
The surname Fecht is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "fechten," meaning "to fight" or "to fence." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone skilled in combat or swordsmanship. The name may have been given to individuals who were warriors, soldiers, or even fencing masters. Over time, the surname Fecht has evolved and been passed down through generations, retaining its association with the martial arts and the art of fencing.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fecht: 705
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,599
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fecht 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
FKT
🗽 NYSIIS
FAC
🔊 Soundex
F0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 K T
🌐 IPA
/fɛkt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fecht in Braille

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

The name Fecht in braille

How to sign the name Fecht using Sign Language

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

The name Fecht in sign language

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