Ferner

Ferner Meaning & Origin

About Ferner
The surname Ferner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vornære," meaning "in front" or "forward." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a prominent or forward position in a community or occupation. Over time, the surname Ferner may have been adopted by individuals who lived in a prominent location or were known for their forward-thinking nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ferner: 357
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57101
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRNR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F06506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F ER1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfərnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F656

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ferner in Braille

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

The name Ferner in braille

How to sign the name Ferner using Sign Language

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

The name Ferner in sign language

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