FARRAND

Proper noun

Farrand (plural Farrands)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Farrand is the 14976th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 1974 individuals. Farrand is most common among White (92.35%) individuals.

Etymology

Adjective

farrand

(obsolete, Scotland, Ireland, Northern England) Having a specified form or disposition; fashioned.

Source: Wiktionary


Far"rand, n. Etym: [OE. farand beautiful; cf. Gael. farranta neat, stout, stately; or perh. akin to E. fare.]

Definition: Manner; custom; fashion; humor. [Prov. Eng.] [Written also farand.] Grose.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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