Funchess

Funchess Meaning & Origin

About Funchess
The surname Funchess is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "funch," meaning "to leap or dance." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was lively, energetic, or had a bouncy nature. Over time, the name Funchess evolved and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Funchess can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Funchess: 1,228
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,330
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FNXS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F05202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AH1 N K IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈfənkɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNXS', 'FNKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Funchess in Braille

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

The name Funchess in braille

How to sign the name Funchess using Sign Language

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

The name Funchess in sign language

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