Folger

Folger Meaning & Origin

About Folger
The surname Folger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "volge," meaning "birdcatcher" or "fowler." It was likely an occupational name given to someone who trapped or caught birds for a living. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had bird-like qualities or characteristics. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Folger, Foulger, or Foulcher.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Folger: 2,328
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,148
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.79

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Folger in Braille

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

The name Folger in braille

How to sign the name Folger using Sign Language

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

The name Folger in sign language

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