Fuhrman

Fuhrman Meaning & Origin

About Fuhrman
The surname Fuhrman is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Führmann," meaning "driver" or "wagoner." It is derived from the Middle High German word "vürman" which refers to someone who drives or operates a horse-drawn vehicle, such as a wagon or carriage. The name was likely given to individuals who worked as drivers or teamsters, transporting goods or people. Over time, the surname Fuhrman has evolved and spread to various parts of the world through migration and immigration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fuhrman: 4,965
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,793
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.68

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fuhrman 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
FRMN
🗽 NYSIIS
FANA
🔊 Soundex
F06505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F UH1 R M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈfʊrmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fuhrman in Braille

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

The name Fuhrman in braille

How to sign the name Fuhrman using Sign Language

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

The name Fuhrman in sign language

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