Fenby

Fenby Meaning & Origin

About Fenby
The surname Fenby is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Finnbiorn," composed of the elements "finnr," meaning "Finn" or "Sรกmi," and "biorn," meaning "bear." Over time, the name evolved into Fenby, and individuals with this surname are likely to have ancestral connections to someone named Finnbiorn or have lived in a place associated with this name. The name Fenby carries a historical and cultural significance, reflecting the Norse influence on English surnames.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fenby: 143
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120,901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
FNP
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
FA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
F0510
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 N B IY0
๐ŸŒ IPA
/fenby*/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('FNP', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fenby in Braille

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

The name Fenby in braille

How to sign the name Fenby using Sign Language

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

The name Fenby in sign language

Numerology