As described in historical dictionaries

Patronymica Britannica (1860)

FAITH. From one who personated this Christian virtue in some medieval miracle play. The anniversary of St. Faith, virgin and martyr, occurs in the Pioman calendar on the 6th of October ; perhaps the original owner of this surname was born on that day. See Christmas, Noel, Pentecost, &c.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.


Surname type: From given name or forename

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

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