Fehling

Fehling Meaning & Origin

About Fehling
The surname Fehling is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vëling," meaning "a person who is skilled in handling cattle." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as cattle herders or had expertise in managing livestock. Over time, the name Fehling became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found across various regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fehling: 352
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,781
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F04052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 L IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɛlɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fehling in Braille

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

The name Fehling in braille

How to sign the name Fehling using Sign Language

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

The name Fehling in sign language

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