FALL
Fall (surname)
Fall is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word "fallan" meaning "to fall." The surname is primarily found in the regions of England, particularly in the southern counties.
Meaning and Origin:
The surname Fall is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was clumsy or prone to falling. It may have also been used to describe someone who lived near a notable fall or waterfall.
Distribution:
Historical records indicate that the Fall surname has been predominantly found in England, with clusters in regions such as Sussex, Hampshire, and Kent. Over time, branches of the Fall family have migrated to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Notable People:
- John Fall: a prominent merchant in the City of London during the 18th century.
- Sarah Fall: a successful textile designer known for her innovative designs in the 20th century.
Trivia:
- The Fall surname has variants such as Falls and Fallis, reflecting regional or historical spelling variations.
The Fall surname carries with it a rich history and heritage, contributing to the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 1,316 people named Fall in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,950th most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Fall.
Surname type: From given name or forename
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Janet
- Karen
- Mary
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Sonia
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Faw
- Fail
- Fahl
- Failla
- Faella
- Fala
- Fails
- Faille
- Falah
- Falb
- Fal
- Faal
- Faelli
- Faill
- Falla
- Falle
- Fallo
- Fael
- Faiella
- Faiello
- Faile
- Faili
- Failie
- Faily
- Fald
- Fale
- Faleo
- Fales
- Faley
- Fallah
- Fallais
- Fallas
- Fallaw
- Fallea
- Falley
- Fallis
- Fallow
- Fallows
- Falls
- Fallu
- Fally
- Falp
- Falt
- Faly
- Faola
- Faul
- Faule
- Faull
- Fauls
- Fawell
- Fawl
- Fawle
- Fawls
- Fayle
- Feal
- Feale
- Feally
- Feel
- Feele
- Fehle
- Feil
- Feile
- Feili
- Feilla
- Fel
- Fela
- Fele
- Felea
- Felie
- Feliu
- Fell
- Fella
- Felle
- Felles
- Felli
- Fello
- Fells
- Felly
- Feola
- Feole
- Feoli
- Feuell
- Feuill
- Fial
- Fiala
- Fiel
- Fiela
- Fiell
- Fiello
- Fil
- Fila
- File
- Filee
- Fili
- Filia
- Filio
- Filiou
- Fill
- Filla
- Filles
- Filli
- Fillie
- Fillo
- Fills
- Filo
- Fiol
- Fiola
- Flea
- Flee
- Flo
- Floe
- Flu
- Flue
- Foal
- Foale
- Foall
- Foalle
- Foehl
- Foell
- Foil
- Foile
- Fol
- Fola
- Fole
- Folea
- Foli
- Folie
- Foll
- Folla
- Folle
- Folli
- Follie
- Folo
- Fool
- Foole
- Foul
- Foule
- Fouli
- Foulia
- Foulie
- Fowl
- Fowle
- Fowlie
- Foyl
- Foyle
- Fuel
- Fuell
- Fuhl
- Fula
- Fule
- Fulea
- Full
- Fulle
- Fulli
- Fyle
- Pfahl
- Phaal
- Phahle
- Phail
- Phal
- Phala
- Phale
- Phall
- Phayle
- Phil
- Phile
- Phili
- Phill
- Philo
- Phul
- Phull
- Vaal
- Vael
- Vahl
- Vail
- Vaile
- Vaill
- Vaillo
- Val
- Vala
- Valaei
- Vale
- Valea
- Vali
- Valia
- Vall
- Valla
- Valle
- Valleau
- Vallee
- Vallei
- Valli
- Vallie
- Vallo
- Valls
- Valo
- Valu
- Value
- Vaul
- Vayle
- Veail
- Veal
- Veale
- Veall
- Vealls
- Veel
- Veihl
- Veil
- Veile
- Vel
- Vela
- Vele
- Velea
- Veli
- Velia
- Vell
- Vella
- Velli
- Velo
- Veloo
- Velu
- Veul
- Veule
- Vial
- Viala
- Viale
- Viall
- Vialla
- Vialle
- Viel
- Viela
- Viele
- Vielle
- Vil
- Vila
- Vilao
- Vilau
- Vile
- Vill
- Villa
- Ville
- Villi
- Villo
- Vilo
- Viohl
- Viol
- Viola
- Violi
- Viul
- Voil
- Voile
- Vola
- Vole
- Voli
- Voll
- Volle
- Volo
- Vowle
- Voyl
- Voyle
- Vula
- Vullo
- Vuolo
- Vyle
- Whyvill
- Wyvell
- Wyvil
- Wyvill
- Wyville
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