Fouse

Fouse Meaning & Origin

About Fouse
The surname Fouse is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vus," meaning "fox." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who exhibited fox-like characteristics or behavior. The name may have been given to individuals who were cunning, sly, or had red hair. Over time, the surname Fouse has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fouse: 1,525
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,237
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.52

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

Ranking information for the surname Fouse is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AW1 S
🌐 IPA
/faʊs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fouse in Braille

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

The name Fouse in braille

How to sign the name Fouse using Sign Language

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

The name Fouse in sign language

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