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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage German
Pronounced Pron. Foe,ten,hower  [key]
Other Forms FormsPhotenhauer

Meaning & History

High German, carpenter's and woodworker's main occupation. Actual old German translation is "paw slapper" or "large paw" as in an animal (bear).
Added 7/17/2023 by Gary