About Fentress
The surname Fentress is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fenn," meaning "marsh" or "fen," and the word "tress," meaning "a lock of hair." Therefore, the surname Fentress likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a marsh or fen, or it could have been a nickname for someone with curly or wavy hair.
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The surname Fentress is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fentress 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 Fentress in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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