Fuhrmann

Fuhrmann Meaning & Origin

About Fuhrmann
The surname Fuhrmann is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Fuhrmann," meaning "cartwright" or "wagoner." It was originally given to individuals who worked as drivers of horse-drawn carts or wagons, transporting goods or people. The name is a combination of the German words "fuhr," meaning "to drive," and "mann," meaning "man." Over time, the surname Fuhrmann has become a common family name in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fuhrmann: 1,951
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,120
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.66

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fuhrmann 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 Fuhrmann in Braille

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

The name Fuhrmann in braille

How to sign the name Fuhrmann using Sign Language

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

The name Fuhrmann in sign language

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