About Faulds
The surname Faulds is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "fald," meaning "fold" or "enclosure." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked in a sheepfold or enclosure. The name may also have been used to denote someone who owned or managed such a place. Over time, the surname Faulds has evolved and spread, becoming a relatively common surname in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
The surname Faulds is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Faulds 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 Faulds is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Faulds in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Faulds using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.