Pharr

Pharr Meaning & Origin

About Pharr
The surname Pharr is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fær," meaning "journey" or "passage." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a crossing point or a ford. Over time, the spelling variations of the surname evolved, and it became associated with different regions and families. Today, individuals with the surname Pharr can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the southern states.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pharr: 3,709
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,834
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 R
🌐 IPA
/fɑr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pharr in Braille

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

The name Pharr in braille

How to sign the name Pharr using Sign Language

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

The name Pharr in sign language

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