Fosnot

Fosnot Meaning & Origin

About Fosnot
The surname Fosnot is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vossenot," meaning "fox's nest." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or was associated with a place named after a fox's nest. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with a fox, such as cunning or slyness. Overall, the surname Fosnot signifies a connection to a fox's nest or fox-like qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fosnot: 243
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78,567
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fosnot 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
FSNT
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F02503
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 S N AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/fosnot*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FSNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F253

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fosnot in Braille

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

The name Fosnot in braille

How to sign the name Fosnot using Sign Language

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

The name Fosnot in sign language

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