Fourniss Surname
Approximately 26 people bear this surname
Fourniss Surname Definition:
V. Furness.
Fourniss Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 26 | 1:2,143,002 | 82,017 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 19 | 1:1,282,914 | 46,315 |
Fourniss Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
V. Furness.
Furness, co. Lancaster.
Fourniss Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Fourniss Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Fourniss has its highest incidence in England. It may be found in the variant forms:. For other potential spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Fourniss? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 3,882,373rd most commonly held surname on a worldwide basis, borne by around 1 in 280,290,228 people. The surname Fourniss is primarily found in Europe, where 100 percent of Fourniss are found; 100 percent are found in Northern Europe and 100 percent are found in British Isles.
The last name is most widespread in England, where it is carried by 26 people, or 1 in 2,143,002. In England Fourniss is most numerous in: Bedfordshire, where 46 percent reside, Greater London, where 27 percent reside and Norfolk, where 8 percent reside.
Fourniss Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The prevalency of Fourniss has changed over time. In England the share of the population with the surname expanded 137 percent between 1881 and 2014.
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Footnotes
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