About Fairchild
The surname Fairchild is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English words "fair" meaning beautiful or fair, and "child" meaning child or offspring. It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who was considered fair or beautiful as a child. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a fair complexion or a pleasant and amiable nature.
The surname Fairchild is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fairchild 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 Fairchild is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fairchild in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fairchild using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.