About Faulkenbury
The surname Faulkenbury is of English origin and is derived from a combination of two elements. The first part, "Faulken," is a variant of the word "falcon," which refers to the bird of prey. The second part, "bury," is derived from the Old English word "burh," meaning "fortress" or "stronghold." Therefore, the surname Faulkenbury is believed to have originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or in a place associated with falcons, such as a falconry or a stronghold where falcons were kept. It may also have been an occupational name for someone who worked with falcons or had a falcon-like personality.
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