About Fowlkes
The surname Fowlkes is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fugol," meaning "bird," and the word "lacu," meaning "play" or "sport." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who enjoyed hunting or falconry. Over time, the name Fowlkes became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Fowlkes can be found primarily in the United States.
The surname Fowlkes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fowlkes 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 Fowlkes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fowlkes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fowlkes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.