FARNES
Farnes
The surname Farnes is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Fearn", meaning fern. The name Farnes is classified as a locational surname, originating from a place named Farnes, which likely refers to a rural area rich in ferns.
Origins and Distribution
The surname Farnes has historical roots in England, particularly in the northern regions such as Northumberland and Yorkshire. Variants of the name include Farn, Farns, and Farnas. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Farnes have migrated to other English-speaking countries, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable Individuals
Notable individuals with the surname Farnes include:
- Teddy Farnes (1903-1981): An English cricketer who played for Essex and England in the 1920s and 1930s.
- Andrew Farnes (b. 1977): A British motorsports rider who has competed in various motorcycle racing championships.
Coat of Arms
The Farnes family coat of arms typically features natural elements such as fern leaves, symbolising growth and endurance, alongside traditional heraldic symbols. The specific design of the coat of arms may vary based on individual family histories and adaptations.
Legacy
The surname Farnes has left a mark in British history and continues to be passed down through generations as a distinctive family name. Its connection to nature through the interpretation of ferns reflects the English countryside and the enduring heritage of the Farnes family.
References
- Hanks, Patrick, and Flavia Hodges. A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1988.
- Reaney, P. H., and R. M. Wilson. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1997.
There are approximately 348 people named Farnes in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Farnes.
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
- Barry
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Ian
- John
- Keith
- Matthew
- Maxwell
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Clare
- Deborah
- Emma
- Julie
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Norma
- Pauline
- Sally
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Faires
- Fairn
- Fairness
- Fairney
- Fairnie
- Fairns
- Farens
- Fares
- Farmes
- Farn
- Farna
- Farne
- Farnel
- Farnem
- Farnen
- Farner
- Farnese
- Farnesi
- Farness
- Farney
- Farnie
- Farniss
- Farnos
- Farns
- Farny
- Farons
- Farrance
- Farrens
- Farres
- Faun
- Fauns
- Fawn
- Fawnes
- Fawns
- Fayres
- Feares
- Fearn
- Fearne
- Fearnes
- Fearney
- Fearns
- Feirns
- Fern
- Fernce
- Ferne
- Fernes
- Ferness
- Fernis
- Ferns
- Ferrans
- Firn
- Firne
- Firness
- Firns
- Forn
- Fornce
- Forne
- Fornes
- Forness
- Forney
- Forrnes
- Fourness
- Fournis
- France
- Franes
- Furn
- Furnas
- Furne
- Furneis
- Furnes
- Furness
- Furnies
- Furnis
- Furns
- Furnues
- Vaernes
- Varenne
- Varennes
- Varn
- Varnas
- Varne
- Varnes
- Varney
- Varns
- Vergnes
- Vernes
- Viernes
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.