FOUBISTER
Foubister
Foubister is a Scottish surname with origins in the Orkney Islands. The name is believed to have derived from a place named "Foubister" in Orkney, which means "the dwelling of the Foubys." The Foubys were an ancient Norse family who settled in Orkney during the Viking period, and their descendants adopted the surname as a means of identifying with their ancestral home.
The Foubister family has a long history in the Orkneys, dating back several centuries. They were traditionally involved in farming and fishing, two of the main industries in the islands. Over time, some members of the Foubister family spread to other parts of Scotland and beyond, leading to the dispersal of the surname.
Today, individuals with the surname Foubister can be found in various countries, with concentrations in Scotland, the United Kingdom, and countries with significant Scottish diaspora populations such as Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.
The surname Foubister is relatively rare, contributing to the distinctiveness of those who bear it. Family histories, genealogical records, and local archives provide valuable insights into the lineage and contributions of the Foubister family over the generations.
There are approximately 309 people named Foubister in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Foubister.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
- James
- John
- Leslie
- Mark
- Michael
- Neil
- Robert
- Ronald
- Ross
- Thomas
Female
- Catherine
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Jacqueline
- Julie
- Karen
- Louise
- Margaret
- Marjorie
- Susan