Fair

Descriptive

Meaning

A person with fair or light-colored hair or complexion.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English and Middle English word 'fair,' meaning light-colored, beautiful, or of good appearance. The surname originally functioned as a descriptive epithet applied to individuals with fair hair or complexion.

About the Fair Surname

An English and Scottish descriptive surname indicating a person with fair or light coloring. The name reflects medieval physical descriptors used to distinguish individuals in small communities.

Distribution

Found throughout England and Scotland, with significant presence in English-speaking countries.

Notable Bearers

John Fair (Scottish footballer), Donald Fair (Scottish footballer)

People with the Fair Surname

Jas. G. Fair

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