About Fairfax
The surname Fairfax is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "fæger" meaning "fair" or "beautiful" and "feax" meaning "hair." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with fair or beautiful hair. Over time, it became a hereditary surname and was adopted by various families. The Fairfax surname is associated with nobility and is particularly known for the influential Fairfax family in England, who played significant roles in politics and military affairs.
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The surname Fairfax is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fairfax based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Fairfax in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fairfax using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.