Fedder

Fedder Meaning & Origin

About Fedder
The surname Fedder is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vedder," meaning "feather." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with feathers, such as a feather merchant or a maker of feather beds. Over time, the surname Fedder may have been adopted by individuals who had a connection to the feather trade or were associated with the qualities symbolized by feathers, such as lightness or grace.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fedder: 740
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,329
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FTR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɛdər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fedder in Braille

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

The name Fedder in braille

How to sign the name Fedder using Sign Language

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

The name Fedder in sign language

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