Folden

Folden Meaning & Origin

About Folden
The surname Folden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "folda" which means "fold" or "enclosure." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a fold or enclosure for animals. Over time, the surname Folden may have also been used as a locational name for individuals who hailed from a place named Folden.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Folden: 1,486
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,561
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.5

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLTN
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F04305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F OW1 L D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈfoʊldən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Folden in Braille

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

The name Folden in braille

How to sign the name Folden using Sign Language

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

The name Folden in sign language

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