Pheasant

Pheasant Meaning & Origin

About Pheasant
The surname Pheasant is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "fesaunt," which refers to the bird known as the pheasant. This surname was likely originally given as a nickname to someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with the bird, such as its colorful plumage or graceful nature. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pheasant: 433
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,717
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
FSNT
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
F
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
P02053
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 Z AH0 N T
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆfษ›zษ™nt/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('FSNT', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P253

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pheasant in Braille

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

The name Pheasant in braille

How to sign the name Pheasant using Sign Language

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

The name Pheasant in sign language

Numerology