Furrh

Furrh Meaning & Origin

About Furrh
The surname Furrh is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fyrhþ," meaning "woodland" or "forest." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or in a wooded area. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Furr, Fur, or Furrow. Today, individuals with the surname Furrh can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in Texas and other southern states.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Furrh: 334
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Furrh 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 Furrh 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 Furrh in Braille

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

The name Furrh in braille

How to sign the name Furrh using Sign Language

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

The name Furrh in sign language

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