Fei

Fei Meaning & Origin

About Fei
The surname Fei is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific character used to write it. One common meaning is "fly" or "to fly," symbolizing agility, speed, or freedom. It can also mean "fatigue" or "weary," representing the hardships and struggles faced by ancestors. Additionally, Fei can be a variant of the surname Fang, meaning "square" or "square-shaped," indicating stability or reliability. The exact meaning of the surname Fei may vary based on regional dialects and individual family histories.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fei: 897
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,021
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
F
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AY1
🌐 IPA
/fei*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('F', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fei in Braille

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

The name Fei in braille

How to sign the name Fei using Sign Language

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

The name Fei in sign language

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