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Lord Fairfax

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Personal Details

Given Name
Lord
Surname
Fairfax

The Name Lord

Origin
English
Meaning
A person of high rank or authority; a nobleman.
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The Fairfax Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
From a place name meaning 'fair-haired one's settlement' or 'fair-haired Saxon.'
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Library of Congress

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