Fonder

Fonder Meaning & Origin

About Fonder
The surname Fonder is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "fond," meaning "foolish" or "simple-minded." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered naive or lacking in intelligence. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Fonder may have ancestral ties to someone who was once known for their simplicity or innocence.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fonder: 588
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,792
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FNTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F05306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 N D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfΙ‘ndΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fonder in Braille

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

The name Fonder in braille

How to sign the name Fonder using Sign Language

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

The name Fonder in sign language

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