Fee

Fee is a surname of British origin, derived from the Gaelic language. The name is believed to have originated from the Old Gaelic word "รณ Fiadh," meaning "descendant of the deer." The surname Fee has its roots in Scotland and Ireland, with variations such as MacFie, MacDuffie, and McPhee commonly seen.

Historically, the Fee surname is associated with the Highlands of Scotland, where clans and families bearing the name were prominent. The name Fee is linked to various lands and regions in Scotland, with individuals holding the name often being associated with significant events in Scottish history.

Over time, members of the Fee family have spread beyond Scotland and Ireland, settling in other parts of the United Kingdom and around the world. The surname Fee continues to be found in various English-speaking countries, particularly in former British colonies and regions with strong Scottish and Irish heritage.

Today, individuals with the surname Fee can be found in diverse professions and walks of life, contributing to the rich tapestry of British and global society. The surname Fee remains a reminder of the ancient connections between the British Isles and the Gaelic-speaking regions of Scotland and Ireland.

There are approximately 1,314 people named Fee in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,957th most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Fee.

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
  • Joseph
  • Michael
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • Thomas
  • William

Female

  • Ann
  • Anne
  • Catherine
  • Elizabeth
  • Joanne
  • Linda
  • Lorraine
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Michelle
  • Natalie
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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