Ferman

Ferman Meaning & Origin

About Ferman
The surname Ferman is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fierman" or "fereman," meaning a traveler or a messenger. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as messengers or couriers, delivering important messages or documents. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Ferman, Firman, or Furman.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ferman: 1,942
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,171
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.66

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRMN
🗽 NYSIIS
FANA
🔊 Soundex
F06505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F ER1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈfərmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ferman in Braille

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

The name Ferman in braille

How to sign the name Ferman using Sign Language

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

The name Ferman in sign language

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