Fecteau

Fecteau Meaning & Origin

About Fecteau
The surname Fecteau is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "fait" meaning "action" or "deed." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in legal or administrative matters, such as a clerk or a notary. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Fecteau. Today, individuals with the surname Fecteau can be found primarily in French-speaking regions, particularly in Canada.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fecteau: 1,747
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,457
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.59

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FKT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F0230
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH0 K T OW1
🌐 IPA
/fΙͺkˈtoʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fecteau in Braille

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

The name Fecteau in braille

How to sign the name Fecteau using Sign Language

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

The name Fecteau in sign language

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