Furr

Furr Meaning & Origin

About Furr
The surname Furr is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "furre," meaning "fur." It was likely an occupational name given to someone who worked with fur, such as a furrier or a fur trader. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a particularly furry or hairy appearance. Overall, the surname Furr is associated with the fur trade and the occupation or physical characteristics related to fur.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Furr: 8,260
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4304
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.8

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F ER1
🌐 IPA
/fər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Furr in Braille

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

The name Furr in braille

How to sign the name Furr using Sign Language

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

The name Furr in sign language

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