Fenner

Fenner Meaning & Origin

About Fenner
The surname Fenner is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "fenner," meaning "a person who lived near a fen or marshy area." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who either lived near or worked in such areas. The name Fenner is relatively rare and is primarily found in the southeastern region of England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fenner: 7,678
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,619
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.6

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FNR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɛnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fenner in Braille

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

The name Fenner in braille

How to sign the name Fenner using Sign Language

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

The name Fenner in sign language

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