Fakes

Fakes Meaning & Origin

About Fakes
The surname Fakes is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fæc," meaning "deceit" or "trickery." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was known for being deceptive or cunning. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Fakes may or may not have any connection to the original meaning, as surnames can often lose their original significance over time.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Fakes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Fakes: 281
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,793
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fakes 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 Fakes is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FKS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EY1 K S
🌐 IPA
/feɪks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fakes in Braille

Here's how to represent Fakes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Fakes in braille

How to sign the name Fakes using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Fakes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Fakes in sign language

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