Fussy

Fussy Meaning & Origin

About Fussy
The surname Fussy is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vus," meaning "fox." It is a nickname surname given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a fox, such as cunning or slyness. The name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who were clever or had a mischievous nature. Over time, the surname Fussy has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fussy: 270
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 72,105
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AH1 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfəsi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fussy in Braille

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

The name Fussy in braille

How to sign the name Fussy using Sign Language

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

The name Fussy in sign language

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