FAWBERT
Fawbert
Fawbert is a surname of English origin, predominantly found in the southern counties of England. The name is thought to be of locational origin, derived from the Old English word "falcon" meaning "falcon" or "bird of prey", and "beorge" meaning "a hill". The name may have been given to someone who lived near a hill frequented by falcons.
The Fawbert surname has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Fawbert, Fawberte, and Fawbirt. The earliest known recording dates back to the early 17th century in Essex.
Individuals bearing the surname Fawbert may be found throughout England and beyond, as migration and dispersal of families have led to the name spreading to other parts of the world over time.
Notable individuals with the surname Fawbert are scarce in historical records, but those bearing the name continue to carry on the legacy of this ancient British surname through generations.
There are approximately 329 people named Fawbert in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Fawbert.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Christopher
- David
- Garry
- Jeremy
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Peter
- Robert
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Denise
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jackie
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Karen
- Maria
- Patricia
- Pauline
- Tracey