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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The surname Fend is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
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Here's how to represent Fend in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.