FOWKES
Fowkes
Fowkes is a British surname of Old English origin, typically derived from the personal name Fulcher, meaning "people army". The surname Fowkes is primarily found in the regions of Staffordshire and Warwickshire.
History
The surname Fowkes dates back to the medieval period in England, with early records showing its presence in the Domesday Book of 1086. Variants of the name, such as Fulcher and Foulkes, have been recorded throughout history in various forms.
Distribution
The Fowkes surname is most prevalent in the English counties of Staffordshire and Warwickshire, reflecting historical settlement patterns in these regions.
Notable Individuals
Notable individuals bearing the surname Fowkes include:
- Albert Edward Fowkes (1887-1983): An English footballer who played for various clubs, including Aston Villa and Birmingham City.
- Eustace Fowkes (1919-1985): A British actor known for his appearances in television shows and films during the mid-20th century.
Variants
Variants of the surname Fowkes include Foulkes, Fulcher, Foulger, and Folger, reflecting historical spelling variations and phonetic changes over time.
References
- P.H. Reaney & R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames, Oxford University Press, 2005.
- Probate records, parish registers, and other historical documents.
There are approximately 2,645 people named Fowkes in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,371st most common surname in Britain. Around 41 in a million people in Britain are named Fowkes.
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
- Anthony
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Fiona
- Helen
- Jane
- Julie
- Louise
- Margaret
- Melissa
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Folkes
- Foulkes
- Fowke
- Fewkes
- Fookes
- Folks
- Fooks
- Fokes
- Fewks
- Fooke
- Ffoulkes
- Facci
- Faccio
- Facks
- Facques
- Faggs
- Fakes
- Fakis
- Fauckes
- Faucks
- Faukes
- Fauks
- Faux
- Fawcas
- Fawcus
- Fawkes
- Fawks
- Fawx
- Fax
- Feakes
- Feaks
- Fecci
- Feeks
- Feix
- Fekkes
- Fex
- Ffooks
- Fiakes
- Fiakkas
- Fiaux
- Fickes
- Fickess
- Ficks
- Fickus
- Figas
- Figges
- Figgess
- Figgis
- Figgs
- Figus
- Fikeis
- Fix
- Foakes
- Foaks
- Focas
- Focosi
- Focsa
- Foes
- Fogas
- Foggs
- Fogs
- Fokas
- Fokias
- Foks
- Fook
- Foolkes
- Foolks
- Fouck
- Fouke
- Foukes
- Fouks
- Foulk
- Foulke
- Foulks
- Fouques
- Foux
- Fowes
- Fowker
- Fowks
- Fox
- Foxe
- Fucci
- Fuccio
- Fuchs
- Fucks
- Fugazza
- Fuggs
- Fuke
- Fukes
- Fuks
- Fuksa
- Fulke
- Fulkes
- Fux
- Fykes
- Phocas
- Phokas
- Vacas
- Vaczi
- Vagas
- Vagasi
- Vaggas
- Vagges
- Vaggess
- Vaggs
- Vaghasia
- Vagus
- Vaickus
- Vakas
- Vakes
- Vakis
- Vaks
- Vaux
- 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
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.