Fetner

Fetner Meaning & Origin

About Fetner
The surname Fetner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "veter," meaning "father." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or was respected as a father figure within their community. Over time, the name may have been anglicized or altered in spelling, resulting in variations such as Fettner or Fetter.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fetner: 507
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,720
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FTNR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F03506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 T N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɛtnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FTNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F356

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fetner in Braille

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

The name Fetner in braille

How to sign the name Fetner using Sign Language

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

The name Fetner in sign language

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