Fuhrmeister

Fuhrmeister Meaning & Origin

About Fuhrmeister
The surname Fuhrmeister is of German origin and is derived from the occupation of a "Fuhrmeister," which means "master of transportation" or "wagoner" in English. It is a compound word combining "fuhr," meaning "to drive" or "to transport," and "meister," meaning "master" or "expert." This surname was typically given to individuals who were skilled in the management and operation of horse-drawn carriages or wagons, indicating their profession as a transportation specialist.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fuhrmeister: 340
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,470
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fuhrmeister 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

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FRMSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
FANA
🔊 Soundex
F06502306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F UH1 R M AY2 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/fuhrmeister*/
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('FRMSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fuhrmeister in Braille

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

The name Fuhrmeister in braille

How to sign the name Fuhrmeister using Sign Language

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

The name Fuhrmeister in sign language

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