Where Does the Fairfaxe Surname Come From?

Seen on a birth certificate or a ship's manifest, Fairfaxe is usually a form of Fairfax.

What is the meaning of Fairfaxe?

Name scholars give the meaning as “Fair hair”.

Is Fairfaxe the same name as Fairfax?

Fairfaxe adds “e” to Fairfax, a small change that appeared as the name was written down. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written.

Does every Fairfaxe family have a crest?

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Fairfax surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

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