Fuhs

Fuhs Meaning & Origin

About Fuhs
The surname Fuhs is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vuhs," meaning "fox." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed fox-like characteristics or was involved in fox-related activities. The name may have been given to hunters, furriers, or individuals known for their cunning or slyness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fuhs: 897
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,021
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AH1 S
🌐 IPA
/fəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fuhs in Braille

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

The name Fuhs in braille

How to sign the name Fuhs using Sign Language

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

The name Fuhs in sign language

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