Fegett

Fegett Meaning & Origin

About Fegett
The surname Fegett is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the surname Faggot. It is derived from the Middle English word "fagot," which referred to a bundle of sticks used for fuel. The surname may have originally been a nickname for someone who gathered or sold firewood. Alternatively, it could have been a derogatory term used to describe someone who was considered insignificant or worthless. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have changed to Fegett, but its meaning and origin remain the same.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fegett: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FKT
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 G IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/fegett*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fegett in Braille

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

The name Fegett in braille

How to sign the name Fegett using Sign Language

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

The name Fegett in sign language

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