How common is the Fee surname?

There are approximately 3,000 people with the surname Fee in the United States.

Are there Fee soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 194 soldiers with the Fee surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Fee mean?

The surname Fee means "Possibly derived from a Gaelic word for fairy or from a feudal term for a fief or fee.". It is of Scottish, Irish, or English origin.

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Meaning

Possibly derived from a Gaelic word for fairy or from a feudal term for a fief or fee.

Etymology

May derive from Gaelic 'sidhe' (fairy) or from Old English/Norman 'fee' meaning a feudal estate or payment. The short form suggests either a nickname or a shortened occupational/feudal descriptor.

About the Fee Surname

A short surname with multiple possible origins, likely Scottish or Irish in derivation. The name may relate to either supernatural folklore or feudal land tenure.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in Scotland, Ireland, and England; also present in North America.

Fee Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Fee Surname

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Quick Facts

Origin: Scottish, Irish, or English
Classification: Other
Earliest Record: Medieval period (estimated)
Estimated Bearers: 3,000

War Records

194 soldiers with the Fee surname found in Civil War records.

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