Fierce

Fierce Meaning & Origin

About Fierce
The surname Fierce is derived from the Middle English word "fiers," meaning "bold" or "brave." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed fierce or courageous qualities. The name may have been given to warriors or individuals known for their strength and bravery. Over time, the surname Fierce has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a lasting reminder of an ancestor's valor and fearlessness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fierce: 290
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67,943
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fierce based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 R S
🌐 IPA
/fɪrs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fierce in Braille

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

The name Fierce in braille

How to sign the name Fierce using Sign Language

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

The name Fierce in sign language

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