Fend

Fend Meaning & Origin

About Fend
The surname Fend is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vende" or "vende(n)" which means "to defend" or "to protect." As a surname, Fend likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a defender or protector, or it could have been a nickname for someone who displayed qualities of being protective or defensive.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fend: 178
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101,247
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 N D
🌐 IPA
/fΙ›nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fend in Braille

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

The name Fend in braille

How to sign the name Fend using Sign Language

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

The name Fend in sign language

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