Folven

Folven Meaning & Origin

About Folven
The surname Folven is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "fol" meaning "people" and "ven" meaning "friend." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Folven can be interpreted as "friend of the people" or "friendly to the people." It suggests a familial or ancestral connection to individuals who were known for their amicable nature and strong bonds with others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Folven: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153,769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLFN
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F04105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F OW1 L V AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/folven*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Folven in Braille

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

The name Folven in braille

How to sign the name Folven using Sign Language

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

The name Folven in sign language

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