About First
The surname First is an English and Scottish surname derived from the Middle English word "fyrst" or the Old English word "fyrst," both meaning "first." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who held a prominent or important position, or as a surname for someone who was the first-born child in a family. The surname First may also have been given to someone who was quick or fast in some aspect, or to someone who lived near a prominent landmark or geographical feature called "the first." Overall, the surname First signifies a person who was associated with being first or foremost in some way.
The surname First is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname First 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 First is not currently available.
Here's how to represent First in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell First using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.