TheNameDBFairman
DescriptiveMeaning
A man with fair or light-colored hair, or a man of fair appearance.
Etymology
Derived from the Old English 'fægr' (fair) combined with 'man,' indicating a male person with fair coloring or appearance. The surname functioned as a descriptive epithet that became hereditary.
About the Fairman Surname
An English descriptive surname indicating a man with fair or light coloring. The name reflects medieval practices of using physical characteristics to identify individuals.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Unknown