Phinizy

Phinizy Meaning & Origin

About Phinizy
The surname Phinizy is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Fhionnghusa," meaning "son of Fingus." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from an ancestor named Fingus. The name Fingus itself is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "fionn," meaning "fair" or "white." Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved to Phinizy. Today, individuals with the surname Phinizy can trace their ancestry back to Scotland and may have variations in spelling due to regional dialects and anglicization.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Phinizy: 198
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 92,719
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Phinizy 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
FNS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P05020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 N AH0 Z IY0
🌐 IPA
/phinizy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Phinizy in Braille

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

The name Phinizy in braille

How to sign the name Phinizy using Sign Language

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

The name Phinizy in sign language

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