About Hawkes
The surname Hawkes is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "hauk" or "hawke," meaning "hawk." It was originally a nickname given to someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a hawk, such as being sharp-eyed or having a fierce nature. The surname Hawkes is therefore likely to have been initially bestowed upon individuals who displayed hawk-like qualities, and it has since been passed down through generations as a hereditary surname.
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The surname Hawkes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hawkes 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 Hawkes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hawkes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hawkes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.