Furnell

Furnell Meaning & Origin

About Furnell
The surname Furnell is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "furnel," meaning "furnace" or "oven." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked with or operated a furnace or oven. The name may have been given to blacksmiths, metalworkers, or individuals involved in the production of pottery or glass. Over time, the surname Furnell has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Furnell: 154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRNL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F06504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F ER1 N AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/furnell*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F654

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Furnell in Braille

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

The name Furnell in braille

How to sign the name Furnell using Sign Language

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

The name Furnell in sign language

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