About Ferns
The surname Ferns is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "ferne," meaning "fern." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a fern patch or a place where ferns grew abundantly. The name may also have been given to someone who had a connection to the fern plant, such as a gatherer or seller of ferns. Overall, the surname Ferns is associated with the presence or association with ferns in some way.
The surname Ferns is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ferns 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 Ferns is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ferns in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ferns using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.