Furay

Furay Meaning & Origin

About Furay
The surname Furay is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "furet," meaning "ferret." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a ferret, such as being quick, agile, or cunning. Over time, the surname Furay has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Furay: 169
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105,600
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F Y UW1 R EY0
🌐 IPA
/furay*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Furay in Braille

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

The name Furay in braille

How to sign the name Furay using Sign Language

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

The name Furay in sign language

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