About Felner
The surname Felner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "velner," meaning "one who works with velvet." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked with or were involved in the production of velvet fabric. The name may have been initially used to identify weavers, dyers, or merchants who dealt with velvet, and over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Felner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Felner 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 Felner is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Felner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Felner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.