About Fosnaugh
The surname Fosnaugh is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Fos," meaning "marsh" or "bog," and "Naugh," a variant of "nach," meaning "near" or "close to." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Fosnaugh can be interpreted as "one who lives near or close to a marsh or bog." This surname likely originated as a topographic name for someone who resided in or near such a geographical feature.
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The surname Fosnaugh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fosnaugh based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Fosnaugh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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