Funsch

Funsch Meaning & Origin

About Funsch
The surname Funsch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vunz" or "vunze," meaning "falcon." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either worked with falcons or had characteristics associated with the bird, such as being swift or keen-sighted. Over time, the surname Funsch became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Funsch: 207
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FNX
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AH1 N SH
🌐 IPA
/funsch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Funsch in Braille

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

The name Funsch in braille

How to sign the name Funsch using Sign Language

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

The name Funsch in sign language

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