Fosler

Fosler Meaning & Origin

About Fosler
The surname Fosler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "voslære," meaning "fox catcher" or "fox hunter." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who was involved in hunting or trapping foxes. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed characteristics associated with foxes, such as cunning or agility. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Fosler.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fosler: 292
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67,519
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fosler 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
FSLR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F02406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 S AH0 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɑsələr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FSLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F246

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fosler in Braille

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

The name Fosler in braille

How to sign the name Fosler using Sign Language

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

The name Fosler in sign language

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