About Fairbanks
The surname Fairbanks is of English origin and is derived from a combination of the words "fair" and "bank." The name likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a fair or market, or it could have been a locational name for someone who lived near a bank or slope. It may also have been a nickname for someone with a fair complexion. Overall, the surname Fairbanks is associated with various geographical and personal characteristics.
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The surname Fairbanks is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fairbanks in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fairbanks using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.