Flenoy

Flenoy Meaning & Origin

About Flenoy
The surname Flenoy is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "flambe" meaning "flame" or "torch." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was bright, fiery, or passionate. The name may have been given to individuals who exhibited these characteristics or worked with fire or torches. Over time, the surname Flenoy has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Flenoy: 284
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,170
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Flenoy 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
FLN
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F4050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L EH1 N OY0
🌐 IPA
/flenoy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Flenoy in Braille

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

The name Flenoy in braille

How to sign the name Flenoy using Sign Language

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

The name Flenoy in sign language

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