Furlough
Furlough Meaning & Origin
About Furlough
The surname Furlough is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "furlough," which means "leave of absence" or "permission to be absent from duty." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who frequently took time off or had a tendency to be absent. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Furlough may have ancestors who were known for their frequent absences or who were granted leaves of absence from their duties.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Furlough is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Furlough: 727
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 31754
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.25
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Furlough based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Furlough in Braille
Here's how to represent Furlough in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Furlough using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Furlough using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
