Fodge

Fodge Meaning & Origin

About Fodge
The surname Fodge is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fod," meaning "food" or "provisions." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the food industry, such as a food merchant or a provisioner. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations like Fodge.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fodge: 395
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52482
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FJ
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 JH
🌐 IPA
/fodge*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FJ', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fodge in Braille

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

The name Fodge in braille

How to sign the name Fodge using Sign Language

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

The name Fodge in sign language

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