FAIRLAMB
Fairlamb
Fairlamb is an English surname of locational origin, derived from places in the counties of Northumberland and Westmorland. The name originates from the Old English words fæger meaning "beautiful" and lamb meaning "lamb", suggesting a connection to sheep farming and beautiful landscapes in the regions.
The Fairlamb surname is most commonly found in the northern counties of England, particularly in Cumbria, Northumberland, and Yorkshire.
Notable individuals bearing the Fairlamb surname have contributed to various fields, including academia, arts, and business, enriching the heritage associated with the name.
The richness of history and the geographical roots make the Fairlamb surname an integral part of the cultural tapestry of England, reflecting the agricultural and pastoral traditions of the regions where it originated.
There are approximately 414 people named Fairlamb in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Fairlamb.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Anthony
- Bernard
- Bm
- David
- Ian
- John
- Matt
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Angela
- Christine
- Clare
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Sarah
- Susan