Fosher

Fosher Meaning & Origin

About Fosher
The surname Fosher is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a fisherman. It is derived from the Middle English word "fischer," which itself comes from the Old English word "fiscere." The name was given to individuals who made their living by fishing, either in rivers or in the sea. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved to Fosher. Today, individuals with the surname Fosher may have ancestors who were involved in the fishing industry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fosher: 116
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 143,149
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fosher based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FXR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 SH ER0
🌐 IPA
/fosher*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FXR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fosher in Braille

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

The name Fosher in braille

How to sign the name Fosher using Sign Language

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

The name Fosher in sign language

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