About Faison
The surname Faison is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name Fagan, which itself comes from the Old Germanic name "Fagin," meaning "glad" or "joyful." The name Faison is therefore believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was cheerful or happy. Over time, it evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.
The surname Faison is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Faison 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 Faison is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Faison in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Faison using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.