Fuß Surname
Approximately 3,881 people bear this surname
Fuß Surname User-submission:
Fuß is a German surname, denoting someone with a noticeable foot. It is derived from the German word fuß, meaning 'foot'. the ß translates to ss or sz when in English (the etymology is via Old High German fuoz).
Read More About This SurnameFuß Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,790 | 1:21,242 | 2,826 |
| Austria | 89 | 1:95,679 | 13,940 |
| China | 1 | 1:1,367,321,566 | 51,149 |
| Egypt | 1 | 1:91,935,754 | 132,737 |
Fuß Surname Meaning
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Fuß is a German surname, denoting someone with a noticeable foot. It is derived from the German word fuß, meaning 'foot'. the ß translates to ss or sz when in English (the etymology is via Old High German fuoz).
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Where Does The Last Name Fuß Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Fuß (Hindi: फूस, Oriya: ଫୁସ) occurs in Germany more than any other country/territory. It can also occur as a variant:. Click here to see other possible spellings of this name.
How Common Is The Last Name Fuß? popularity and diffusion
The last name Fuß is the 118,464th most commonly held last name in the world. It is borne by approximately 1 in 1,877,750 people. This last name is predominantly found in Europe, where 100 percent of Fuß live; 100 percent live in Western Europe and 100 percent live in Germanic Europe.
The last name is most widespread in Germany, where it is held by 3,790 people, or 1 in 21,242. In Germany Fuß is most prevalent in: North Rhine-Westphalia, where 33 percent live, Bavaria, where 18 percent live and Baden-Württemberg, where 13 percent live. Outside of Germany it is found in 3 countries. It is also common in Austria, where 2 percent live and China, where 0 percent live.
Phonetically Similar Names
Fuß Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Fuß in the Oriya language | ||
| ଫୁସ | phusa | - |
| Fuß in the Hindi language | ||
| फूस | phusa | 78.57 |
| फुस | phusa | 21.43 |
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