Fedje

Fedje Meaning & Origin

About Fedje
The surname Fedje is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "fjǫðr," meaning "feather." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a light or delicate nature, or perhaps someone who worked with feathers or in the feather trade. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Fedje can trace their ancestry back to someone who was associated with feathers in some way.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fedje: 147
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118,185
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FTJ
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 JH
🌐 IPA
/fedje*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FTJ', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fedje in Braille

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

The name Fedje in braille

How to sign the name Fedje using Sign Language

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

The name Fedje in sign language

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