About Folkner
The surname Folkner is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "folkner," which means "a person who looks after or manages the folk or people." It is an occupational surname that likely referred to someone who held a position of authority or responsibility within a community or group of people. The name may have been given to individuals who were responsible for overseeing the welfare or administration of a particular area or organization.
The surname Folkner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Folkner 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 Folkner is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Folkner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Folkner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.