Folga

Folga Meaning & Origin

About Folga
The surname Folga is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "volge," meaning "birdcatcher" or "fowler." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as birdcatchers or hunters. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had bird-like qualities or characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Folga: 101
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 159,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F OW1 L G AH0
🌐 IPA
/folga*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Folga in Braille

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

The name Folga in braille

How to sign the name Folga using Sign Language

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

The name Folga in sign language

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