Foisy

Foisy Meaning & Origin

About Foisy
The surname Foisy is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "foi," meaning "faith." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their strong faith or religious devotion. The surname Foisy is relatively rare and is primarily found in the French-speaking regions of Canada, particularly in Quebec.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Foisy: 943
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,008
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F OY1 Z IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɔɪzi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Foisy in Braille

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

The name Foisy in braille

How to sign the name Foisy using Sign Language

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

The name Foisy in sign language

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