Fernung

Fernung Meaning & Origin

About Fernung
The surname Fernung is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vornunge," meaning "forward" or "in front." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was considered to be a leader or someone who took charge in a forward manner. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Fernung may have inherited characteristics associated with being proactive, assertive, or taking the lead in various aspects of life.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fernung: 115
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 144,141
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRNNK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F065052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F ER1 N AH2 NG
🌐 IPA
/fernung*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRNNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fernung in Braille

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

The name Fernung in braille

How to sign the name Fernung using Sign Language

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

The name Fernung in sign language

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