About Fuquay
The surname Fuquay is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "focquet," meaning "spindle." It is believed to have been a nickname for someone who worked with spindles or a metonymic occupational name for a spindle maker. Over time, the spelling of the surname evolved to Fuquay. Today, it is a relatively rare surname primarily found in the United States.
The surname Fuquay is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fuquay 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 Fuquay is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fuquay in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fuquay using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.