Fenstermaker

Fenstermaker Meaning & Origin

About Fenstermaker
The surname Fenstermaker is of German origin and is derived from the word "fenstermacher," which translates to "window maker" in English. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were involved in the making or installation of windows. The name likely originated during the Middle Ages when the craft of window making became more specialized. Over time, individuals with this surname may have branched out into other related professions, such as carpentry or glazing. Today, Fenstermaker is a relatively uncommon surname, but it still carries the historical association with the window-making trade.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fenstermaker: 2,069
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,443
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.7

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fenstermaker based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FNSTRMKR
🗽 NYSIIS
FANA
🔊 Soundex
F05230650206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 N S T ER0 M EY2 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɛnstərˌmeɪkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNSTRMKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fenstermaker in Braille

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

The name Fenstermaker in braille

How to sign the name Fenstermaker using Sign Language

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

The name Fenstermaker in sign language

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