About Foner
The surname Foner is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "foner," meaning "pin" or "needle." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for a tailor or a person involved in the textile industry. The name Foner is relatively rare and is primarily found among Jewish communities.
The surname Foner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Foner 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 Foner is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Foner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Foner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.