Folgar

Folgar Meaning & Origin

About Folgar
The surname Folgar is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "folgar," which means "to rest" or "to relax" in Galician and Portuguese. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name may have been associated with a place or region known for its tranquility or leisurely lifestyle. The surname Folgar may have been given to individuals who were perceived as easygoing or who hailed from a town or village with a reputation for being peaceful.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Folgar: 340
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,470
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLKR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F04206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F OW1 L G ER0
🌐 IPA
/folgar*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Folgar in Braille

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

The name Folgar in braille

How to sign the name Folgar using Sign Language

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

The name Folgar in sign language

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