About Fairclough
The surname Fairclough is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "fæger," meaning "fair" or "beautiful," and "clōh," meaning "ravine" or "ravine-like hollow." Therefore, the name Fairclough likely originated as a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or in a beautiful ravine or hollow. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Fairclough is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fairclough 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 Fairclough is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fairclough in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fairclough using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.