About Fails
The surname Fails is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "faille," meaning "a narrow strip of cloth." It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone involved in the textile industry, particularly in the production or trade of silk or velvet fabrics. The surname Fails may have been given to individuals who worked as weavers, merchants, or were associated with the textile trade in some way.
The surname Fails is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fails based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Fails is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fails in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fails using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.