Furrier
Furrier Meaning & Origin
About Furrier
The surname Furrier is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "furrour," meaning a person who worked with fur. It was used to denote someone who was involved in the trade of fur, such as a furrier or fur trader. The name likely originated in England and was later adopted by individuals involved in the fur trade in other countries. Today, the surname Furrier is relatively rare and is primarily found in English-speaking countries.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Furrier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Furrier: 100
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 160,975
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.03
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Furrier 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 Furrier is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Furrier in Braille
Here's how to represent Furrier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Furrier using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Furrier using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
