About Fenney
The surname Fenney is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fen," meaning "marsh" or "bog." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name lived near or in a fen or marshy area. The surname Fenney likely originated as a topographic name for someone who resided in or near such a geographical feature. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Fenny or Fenn.
The surname Fenney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fenney 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 Fenney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fenney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.