About Fau
The surname Fau is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "fau," meaning "beech tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked with beech trees. The name Fau may also have been a nickname for someone with characteristics associated with the beech tree, such as strength or resilience. Overall, the surname Fau is rooted in nature and likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name.
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The surname Fau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fau 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 Fau is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.