About Furphy
The surname Furphy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "fearabaigh," meaning "man of the plow." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a plowman or a farmer. The name Furphy has its roots in County Galway, Ireland, and has spread to other English-speaking countries through migration.
The surname Furphy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Furphy 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 Furphy is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Furphy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Furphy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.