Fyfe

Fyfe Meaning & Origin

About Fyfe
The surname Fyfe is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "fife," meaning a musical instrument similar to a flute. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who played the fife or had a connection to music. Over time, the surname Fyfe became associated with individuals from the region of Fife in Scotland. Today, it is a relatively common surname in Scotland and can be found in other English-speaking countries as well.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fyfe: 1,664
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,063
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.56

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fyfe based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FF
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AY1 F
🌐 IPA
/faɪf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fyfe in Braille

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

The name Fyfe in braille

How to sign the name Fyfe using Sign Language

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

The name Fyfe in sign language

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