About Furtney
The surname Furtney is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fyrhtu" meaning "fear" or "terror." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was fearful or easily frightened. Over time, the name Furtney became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Furtney can be found primarily in the United States and Canada.
The surname Furtney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Furtney 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 Furtney is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Furtney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Furtney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.