About Funkhouser
The surname Funkhouser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vunke" meaning "spark" or "fire." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with fire or was associated with a fiery temperament. The suffix "houser" indicates a person who lived in or was associated with a particular house or place. Therefore, Funkhouser can be interpreted as someone who lived in or was associated with a house or place where sparks or fire were present.
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The surname Funkhouser is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Funkhouser based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Funkhouser in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Funkhouser using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.