Eugene Foust

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Eugene Foust — well-born
345K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Eugene Foust is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Eugene is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Eugene is a common masculine given name that comes from the Greek εὐγενής (eugenēs), "noble", literally "well-born", from εὖ (eu), "well" and γένος (genos), "race, stock, kin". Gene is a common shortened form. The feminine variant is Eugenia or Eugenie. Other male foreign-language variants include: Notable people with the given name Eugene or Eugène include: Eugene or Eugenios of Trebizond, 4th century Christian saint and martyr St. Eugene, one of the deacons of saint Zenobius of Florence Eugene (Eoghan) (died c. The surname Foust: Spencer A. Foust, prominent American venture capitalist and philanthropist Foust (artist), American printmaker and writer Cleon H. Foust (1907-2003), American politician Graham Foust (born 1970), American poet and professor Jeff Foust, aerospace analyst, journalist and publisher John Foust (born 1949), member of the Fairfax County, Virginia Board of Supervisors Larry Foust (1928–1984), American basketball player Tanner Foust, professional racing driver, stunt driver, and television host Tim Foust, (born 1981), American vocalist and music arranger Warren Ashby Residential College at Mary Foust Eugene is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 345K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Eugene reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Eugene

Meaning: well-born

Greek

Eugene is a common masculine given name that comes from the Greek εὐγενής (eugenēs), "noble", literally "well-born", from εὖ (eu), "well" and γένος (genos), "race, stock, kin". Gene is a common shortened form. The feminine variant is Eugenia or Eugenie. Other male foreign-language variants include: Notable people with the given name Eugene or Eugène include: Eugene or Eugenios of Trebizond, 4th century Christian saint and martyr St. Eugene, one of the deacons of saint Zenobius of Florence Eugene (Eoghan) (died c.

Surname: Foust

English

Spencer A. Foust, prominent American venture capitalist and philanthropist Foust (artist), American printmaker and writer Cleon H. Foust (1907-2003), American politician Graham Foust (born 1970), American poet and professor Jeff Foust, aerospace analyst, journalist and publisher John Foust (born 1949), member of the Fairfax County, Virginia Board of Supervisors Larry Foust (1928–1984), American basketball player Tanner Foust, professional racing driver, stunt driver, and television host Tim Foust, (born 1981), American vocalist and music arranger Warren Ashby Residential College at Mary Foust

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Eugene is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Eugene by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Eugene Foust

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Eugene Foust:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Eugene?
The first name Eugene originates from Greek. Eugene is a common masculine given name that comes from the Greek εὐγενής (eugenēs), "noble", literally "well-born", from εὖ (eu), "well" and γένος (genos), "race, stock, kin". Gene is a common shortened form. The feminine variant is Eugenia or Eugenie. Other male foreign-language variants include: Notable people with the given name Eugene or Eugène include: Eugene or Eugenios of Trebizond, 4th century Christian saint and martyr St. Eugene, one of the deacons of saint Zenobius of Florence Eugene (Eoghan) (died c.
When was Eugene most popular?
The name Eugene reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Foust?
The surname Foust originates from English. Spencer A. Foust, prominent American venture capitalist and philanthropist Foust (artist), American printmaker and writer Cleon H. Foust (1907-2003), American politician Graham Foust (born 1970), American poet and professor Jeff Foust, aerospace analyst, journalist and publisher John Foust (born 1949), member of the Fairfax County, Virginia Board of Supervisors Larry Foust (1928–1984), American basketball player Tanner Foust, professional racing driver, stunt driver, and television host Tim Foust, (born 1981), American vocalist and music arranger Warren Ashby Residential College at Mary Foust
What are the origins of the name Eugene Foust?
The name Eugene Foust combines two different traditions: the first name Eugene has Greek roots, while the surname Foust originates from English.
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