Fowlie

Fowlie Meaning & Origin

About Fowlie
The surname Fowlie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "faoile," meaning "seagull." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with seagulls, such as being graceful or having a keen eye. Over time, the surname Fowlie became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fowlie: 325
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 61,745
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fowlie 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 Fowlie is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AW1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/fowlie*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fowlie in Braille

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

The name Fowlie in braille

How to sign the name Fowlie using Sign Language

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

The name Fowlie in sign language

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