Fourney

Fourney Meaning & Origin

About Fourney
The surname Fourney is of French origin and is derived from the word "fourneau," meaning "oven" or "furnace." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked with or operated a furnace or oven. The name may have been given to blacksmiths, bakers, or individuals involved in metalworking or pottery. Over time, variations of the surname may have emerged, such as Fourney, Fourneaux, or Fourne.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fourney: 209
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88685
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fourney 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
FRN
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0650
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F ER1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/fourney*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fourney in Braille

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

The name Fourney in braille

How to sign the name Fourney using Sign Language

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

The name Fourney in sign language

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