TheNameDBFalconer
OccupationalMeaning
A person who trains or hunts with falcons.
Etymology
Derived from the Old French 'faucon' (falcon) with the occupational suffix '-er,' indicating a professional falconer or falcon trainer. Falconry was a prestigious occupation in medieval nobility and hunting culture.
About the Falconer Surname
An English and Scottish occupational surname indicating a person who trained or hunted with falcons. The name reflects the importance of falconry in medieval aristocratic culture.
Distribution
Found primarily in Scotland and England, with presence in English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
John Falconer (Scottish printer), Hugh Falconer (botanist and paleontologist)