FAIRLESS
Fairless
Fairless is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Fægerlēas," meaning "beautiful meadow." It is primarily found in the regions of Northumberland and Yorkshire in the north of England.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Fairless dates back to the late 13th century in Northumberland. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the Fairless surname have been associated with various occupations, such as farming, blacksmithing, and carpentry.
Notable individuals with the surname Fairless include John Fairless, a renowned painter in the 18th century, and Sarah Fairless, a prominent suffragette in the early 20th century.
The Fairless surname continues to be present in contemporary British society, with individuals bearing the name engaged in a wide range of professions and pursuits across the country.
There are approximately 963 people named Fairless in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,581st most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Fairless.
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
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Anne
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Joanne
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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