Fanning - Last Names

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Fanning

/ˈfænɪŋ/

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Moderate

Meaning

One who fans or winnows grain; or from a place associated with fanning or spreading out

Represents diligence, separation of value from chaff, and clarity through process. Symbolizes discernment and hard work in agricultural and metaphorical senses.

Symbolism

Embodies purification, labor, and the idea of sifting truth from falsehood. Also suggests motion and air, evoking lightness and movement.

Etymology: Derived from Middle English 'fannen', meaning to winnow or fan grain, from Old English 'fannian'. Alternatively, it may come from places named Fanning or be an anglicized form of Irish 'Ó Fannagáin'.

Style & Origin

english

Cultural Background

Originating in England, Fanning is an occupational or locational surname with roots in medieval nami

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