Facey

Origin and Meaning Facey is a surname of English origin, deriving from the medieval personal name "Fasie", which itself is an Old French form of the Old Germanic name Fasi meaning "tangle". Over time, the name evolved into the surname Facey.

Distribution The surname Facey is not as common as some of the more prevalent English surnames, with most bearers of the name residing in the United Kingdom and former British colonies. Records show concentrations of the Facey name in regions such as Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall in England.

Notable Individuals

  • Louise Facey (1932–2010) – A British novelist known for her works that explore themes of love and loss in rural England.
  • Richard Facey (b. 1975) – British wildlife photographer renowned for capturing stunning images of nature and wildlife in remote locations.

Variants Variants of the surname Facey include Facy, Fasey, Phacey, and Faycey.

Conclusion The surname Facey has a long history associated with England and is borne by individuals contributing to various fields such as literature and photography. Its roots in medieval personal names and its uncommon nature make it an intriguing subject for genealogical research and discussions on British surnames.

There are approximately 1,710 people named Facey in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,798th most common surname in Britain. Around 26 in a million people in Britain are named Facey.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Stephen

Female

  • Amanda
  • Emma
  • Jennifer
  • Julie
  • Karen
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Patricia
  • Pauline
  • Sarah
  • Sharon
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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