FAUX
Faux
Origin and Meaning
Faux is a British surname of French origin, derived from the French word "faux", meaning false or fake. The surname may have been used as a nickname for someone who displayed fake or insincere behaviour.
History
The Faux surname is believed to have been introduced to Britain after the Norman Conquest of 1066. French influence on British society during this period resulted in the adoption of many French surnames, including Faux.
Distribution
The surname Faux is most commonly found in the southern counties of England, with particular concentrations in regions that historically had closer ties to France, such as Kent.
Notable Individuals
- John Faux (1802-1860): A renowned art collector and philanthropist from London, who bequeathed his impressive collection to the Tate Gallery.
- Eleanor Faux (b. 1985): A British fashion designer known for her innovative use of eco-friendly materials in her designs.
Modern Usage
While not as prevalent as some other surnames, the name Faux continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and has maintained its unique character and history.
Coat of Arms
The Faux family coat of arms features a shield with a gold lion rampant on a blue background, symbolising strength and nobility.
There are approximately 999 people named Faux in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,388th most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Faux.
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
- Benjamin
- David
- Graham
- James
- John
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Charlotte
- Deborah
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gemma
- Jane
- Julie
- Lesley
- Linda
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Fawks
- Foux
- Fus
- Fu
- Fugh
- Feuz
- Vaux
- Fuz
- Fux
- Feu
- Fou
- Fous
- Fouz
- Fau
- Facci
- Faccio
- Facks
- Facques
- Faggs
- Fakes
- Fakis
- Fauckes
- Faucks
- Faukes
- Fauks
- Fawcas
- Fawcus
- Fawkes
- Fawx
- Fax
- Feakes
- Feaks
- Fecci
- Feeks
- Feix
- Fekkes
- Fewkes
- Fewks
- Fex
- Ffooks
- Fiakes
- Fiakkas
- Fiaux
- Fickes
- Fickess
- Ficks
- Fickus
- Figas
- Figges
- Figgess
- Figgis
- Figgs
- Figus
- Fikeis
- Fix
- Foakes
- Foaks
- Focas
- Focosi
- Focsa
- Fogas
- Foggs
- Fogs
- Fokas
- Fokes
- Fokias
- Foks
- Fookes
- Fooks
- Foukes
- Fouks
- Fouques
- Fowkes
- Fowks
- Fox
- Foxe
- Fucci
- Fuccio
- Fucks
- Fue
- Fugazza
- Fuggs
- Fukes
- Fuks
- Fuksa
- Fykes
- Phocas
- Phokas
- Vacas
- Vaczi
- Vagas
- Vagasi
- Vaggas
- Vagges
- Vaggess
- Vaggs
- Vaghasia
- Vagus
- Vaickus
- Vakas
- Vakes
- Vakis
- Vaks
- Vax
- Vecsi
- Vegas
- Vegus
- Veigas
- Vex
- Vicas
- Vickes
- Vicks
- Vicos
- Viegas
- Vieux
- Vigas
- Vigues
- Vigus
- Vikas
- Vikis
- Vikse
- Vix
- Voakes
- Voeks
- Vogus
- Vokes
- Vokos
- Voks
- Voux
- Vox
- Vukas
- Vygus
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