Fogus

Fogus Meaning & Origin

About Fogus
The surname Fogus is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fugol," meaning "bird." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who resembled a bird in some way, either in appearance or behavior. Over time, the surname Fogus became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various English-speaking countries today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fogus: 320
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62,531
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FKS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F OW1 G AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/fogus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fogus in Braille

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

The name Fogus in braille

How to sign the name Fogus using Sign Language

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

The name Fogus in sign language

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