Furness

Furness Meaning & Origin

About Furness
The surname Furness is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old Norse word "fornes," meaning "a promontory or headland." The name likely originated from someone who lived near or was associated with a headland or a prominent piece of land. Over time, the surname Furness has become a relatively uncommon name, often associated with individuals or families who have ancestral ties to the Furness region in northwest England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Furness: 2,198
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,764
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.75

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRNS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F06502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F ER1 N IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈfərnɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Furness in Braille

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

The name Furness in braille

How to sign the name Furness using Sign Language

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

The name Furness in sign language

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