Foggy

Foggy Meaning & Origin

About Foggy
The surname Foggy is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fogig," meaning "covered in fog" or "misty." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived in an area frequently enveloped in fog or mist. The name Foggy likely originated as a nickname for individuals residing in such locations, and over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Foggy: 206
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89,753
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Foggy 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
FK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 G IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɑgi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Foggy in Braille

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

The name Foggy in braille

How to sign the name Foggy using Sign Language

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

The name Foggy in sign language

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