Ferret

Ferret Meaning & Origin

About Ferret
The surname Ferret is of French origin and is derived from the word "ferret," which refers to a small carnivorous mammal. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics or behaviors similar to a ferret, such as being quick, agile, or cunning. It may have also been given to someone who worked with or owned ferrets, which were commonly used for hunting small game. Overall, the surname Ferret suggests a connection to the animal or its traits.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ferret: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRT
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0603
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 R AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɛrət/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ferret in Braille

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

The name Ferret in braille

How to sign the name Ferret using Sign Language

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

The name Ferret in sign language

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