Fohner

Fohner Meaning & Origin

About Fohner
The surname Fohner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Fahner," meaning a banner or flag carrier. It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who held the important role of carrying or displaying a banner during medieval times. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved to Fohner. Today, individuals with the surname Fohner can trace their ancestry back to those who once fulfilled this significant role.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fohner: 155
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113,155
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FNR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/fohner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fohner in Braille

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

The name Fohner in braille

How to sign the name Fohner using Sign Language

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

The name Fohner in sign language

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