About Fawkes
The surname Fawkes is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Fawkes," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Falcon." The name Fawkes is associated with the bird of prey, the falcon, known for its speed and agility. As a surname, Fawkes likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed falcon-like qualities, such as being swift or sharp-witted. It may also have been used as a surname for someone who worked with or trained falcons. Overall, the surname Fawkes carries connotations of speed, agility, and falconry.
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The surname Fawkes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fawkes based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Fawkes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fawkes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.