Fohr

Fohr Meaning & Origin

About Fohr
The surname Fohr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vor," meaning "in front of" or "before." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived in front of or before a particular landmark or feature, such as a hill, forest, or village. The name Fohr may also have originated as a habitational name for individuals from any of the various places named Fohr or FΓΆhr in Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fohr: 232
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 81,458
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R
🌐 IPA
/fohr*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fohr in Braille

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

The name Fohr in braille

How to sign the name Fohr using Sign Language

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

The name Fohr in sign language

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