Fake

Surname: Fake

Origin: English

Meaning: The English surname Fake is of uncertain origin and meaning. It is believed to have medieval English roots, possibly derived from a nickname or a descriptive term referring to someone’s appearance, character, or occupation. The exact etymology of the surname remains unclear.

Distribution: The surname Fake is relatively rare in the United Kingdom and is not among the most common surnames in the country. It is most prevalent in certain regions, with historical records indicating concentrations in specific areas.

Famous Individuals: There are no notable public figures or individuals of historical significance associated with the surname Fake in British history.

Variants: The surname Fake may have various spellings and variants due to historical changes in language and dialects. Some common variations include Faike, Phaik, and Phake, though these variants are infrequently encountered.

Coat of Arms: As there is no widely recognised Coat of Arms associated with the Fake surname, it is likely that the family did not bear an officially recorded heraldic emblem.

References:

  • Ancestry.co.uk
  • British Surnames and Their Origins by Michelle Comber

There are approximately 217 people named Fake in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Fake.

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
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Ian
  • John
  • Michael
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Simon
  • Steven
  • William

Female

  • Anna
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Helen
  • Hilary
  • Jeanette
  • Karen
  • Mary
  • Ruth
  • Sabrina
  • Sharon
  • Suzanne
  • Sylvia

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