Foght

Foght Meaning & Origin

About Foght
The surname Foght is of Danish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "fógeti," meaning "bailiff" or "steward." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who held the position of a bailiff or a steward in medieval Denmark. Over time, the surname Foght has evolved and spread to other countries, particularly the United States, where it is found today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Foght: 108
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 151,532
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FKT
🗽 NYSIIS
FAG
🔊 Soundex
F0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 T
🌐 IPA
/foght*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Foght in Braille

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

The name Foght in braille

How to sign the name Foght using Sign Language

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

The name Foght in sign language

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